alkyls

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A form of alkyl — Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of alkyl
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