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alkylnoun(organic chemistry) 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.
androgensnoun(biochemistry, steroids) Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.
alkyl groupIn organic chemistry, an alkyl group is an alkane missing one hydrogen.
alkynenoun(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.
acylationnoun(organic chemistry) The process of adding an acyl group to a compound.
alkydnounA synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.
alkydsnounA synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.
alkenenoun(organic chemistry) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds.
acylateverb(transitive, organic chemistry) To add one or more acyl groups to a compound.
acetylatedThat has been reacted with acetic acid (or one of its derivatives), or has been modified by the attachment of acetyl groups.
acetylateverb(organic chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance
alkenesnoun(organic chemistry) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds.
methylatenoun(chemistry) The anion -O-CH₃⁻ derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion
acetylationnoun(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.
chemotherapeutic(medicine, oncology) Of or having to do with chemotherapy.
chemolysisnounThe decomposition of organic substance into more simple bodies, by the use of chemical agents.
aliphaticnounA compound of this type.
ethyl chloridenoun(organic chemistry) Chloroethane.
alicyclicnounSuch an organic compound
methylalnoun(organic chemistry) Dimethoxymethane.

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