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Aliphatic

🔄 Synonyms of "Aliphatic"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
acyclic	(organic chemistry, physical chemistry) Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.
open-chain	(organic chemistry) Having carbon atoms arranged in a linear rather than cyclical chain.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Aliphatic"

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Word	Definition
open-chain	(organic chemistry) Having carbon atoms arranged in a linear rather than cyclical chain.
acyclic	(organic chemistry, physical chemistry) Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.
halogenated	(chemistry) Treated or reacted with a halogen.
straight-chain	(organic chemistry) Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms all of which are connected to either one or two others.
long-chain	(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of more than about twelve carbon atoms.
alicyclicnoun	Such an organic compound
very-long-chain	(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of more than about eighteen carbon atoms.
cycloaliphatic	(organic chemistry) Relating to a cycloalkane or a cycloalkyl radical
short-chain	(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of fewer than about six carbon atoms.
homologous	Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
branched-chain	(non-organic chemistry) Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms in which at least one carbon atom is connected to three or four others, thus forming a branch.
arophatic	(informal, organic chemistry) Having both aliphatic and aromatic properties
medium-chain	(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of between about six and twelve carbon atoms
cyclic	Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical
normal	Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
allophanic	(soil science) Relating to or composed of allophane.
very long-chain	Alternative form of very-long-chain. [(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of more than about eighteen carbon atoms.]
unbranched	Having no branches
single-chain	(organic chemistry) Having only a single chain of carbon atoms.
aromaticnoun	A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.