alkyl
|al-kyl|
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/ˈæl.kɪl/
hydrocarbon group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkyl' originates from the German word 'Alkyl,' which is derived from 'alkohol' (alcohol) and the suffix '-yl,' used in chemistry to denote a radical or group.
Historical Evolution
'Alkyl' was adopted into English from the German term 'Alkyl,' which was used in the 19th century to describe a group derived from alcohols.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to groups derived from alcohols, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a univalent group derived from an alkane by removal of a hydrogen atom.
The alkyl group in the compound is responsible for its hydrophobic properties.
Synonyms
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