noun Download 🔗Share A compound of this type. Examples : ""Because it contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in a straight chain, that organic molecule is classified as an aliphatic." " compound chemistry substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds Examples : "Chemists separate crude oil into different aliphatics, based on their boiling points, to be used in fuels and plastics. " compound chemistry fuel substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain. Examples : "Butter contains aliphatic fatty acids, which are easily broken down by the body. " chemistry compound substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading