Definition of Alkyl group

1. Noun. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.

Exact synonyms: Alkyl, Alkyl Radical
Generic synonyms: Chemical Group, Group, Radical
Specialized synonyms: Ethyl, Ethyl Group, Ethyl Radical, Methyl, Methyl Group, Methyl Radical
Derivative terms: Alkylic

Medical Definition of Alkyl group

1. A funtional group on an organic molecule which is derived from an alkane which has lost a hydrogen atom. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkyl Group

alkylbenzene
alkylbenzenesulfonate
alkyldihydroxyacetone phosphate acyltransferase
alkylglycerol kinase
alkylglycerone-phosphate synthase
alkylglycerophosphoethanolamine phosphodiesterase
alkylhalidase
alkylic
alkylmercury compounds
alkylmercury lyase
alkyls
alkylsulfatase
alkyl and aryl transferases
alkyl dihydroxyacetone phosphate oxidoreductase
alkyl group (current term)
alkyl group (current term)
alkyl halide
alkyl hydroperoxide reductase
alkyl radical
alkyne
alkyne
alkynes
alkynes
ALL
all
all(a)
all-around(a)
all-day sucker
all-devouring(a)
all-embracing

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