ALIPHATIC COMPOUND
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Aliphatic Compound.
Aliphatic Compound - as a noun
Organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"An aliphatic compound consists of linear or branched chains of carbon atoms."
"Ethane is an example of an aliphatic compound."
"Alkanes are a class of aliphatic compounds."
"Many natural waxes are aliphatic compounds."
"The solubility of aliphatic compounds in water varies."
