aliphatic
/ˌalɪˈfatɪk
/Chemistry
adjective
Relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in the alkanes), not aromatic rings.For example, alkyl groups can be introduced into aliphatic hydrocarbons or aromatic hydrocarbons by alkylation reactions....
- These included formaldehyde, several other aldehydes, ketones, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, glycol ethers, organic acids, and alcohols.
- Aromatic and aliphatic polyurethanes share the following properties that make them suitable for use in medical devices.
noun
An aliphatic compound.The characteristic that distinguishes benzene from the aliphatics and alicyclics, and that defines the aromatics, is the arrangement of electrons in the ring....
- Pesticide organochlorines are diphenyl aliphatics previously used to control insect vector infections.
- Aliphatics are our company's range of hydrocarbon fluids including specialty brands.
Origin
Late 19th century (originally used of the fatty acids): from Greek aleiphar, aleiphat- 'fat' + -ic.
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