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aliphatic

/ælɪˈfætɪk/

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noun

Compuesto alifático

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." "

Debido a que contiene solo átomos de carbono e hidrógeno dispuestos en una cadena lineal, esa molécula orgánica se clasifica como un compuesto alifático.

compound chemistry substance

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noun

Compuestos alifáticos

(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. "

Los químicos separan el petróleo crudo en diferentes compuestos alifáticos, basándose en sus puntos de ebullición, para ser utilizados en combustibles y plásticos.

compound chemistry fuel substance

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adjective

Alifático

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. "

La mantequilla contiene ácidos grasos alifáticos, que el cuerpo descompone fácilmente.

chemistry compound substance