alkanediyl

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noun

Any of a series of divalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Unless specified otherwise, such alkanediyls include substituted alkanediyls.

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Meanings

nounalkanediyl (plural alkanediyls)

plural alkanediyls

  1. chemistryAny of a series of divalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Unless specified otherwise, such alkanediyls include substituted alkanediyls.

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Anagrams

alkadienyl
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APA

alkanediyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alkanediyl

MLA

“alkanediyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alkanediyl. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alkanediyl,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alkanediyl.

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