aliphatic

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Synonyms: apophatic, aphatic, aliphatics

Antonyms: apophatic, aphatic, aliphatics

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Of a [[class]] of [[organic]] [[compound]]s in which the [[carbon]] [[atom]]s are arranged in an open [[chain]].

Noun

1. A compound of this type.
2. {{lb|en|chiefly|in the plural}} A [[petroleum]] [[fraction]] containing no [[aromatic]] compounds

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