What does aliphatic mean?
Definitions for aliphatic
ˌæl əˈfæt ɪkaliphat·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
aliphaticadjective
having carbon atoms linked in open chains
Wiktionary
aliphaticnoun
A compound of this type.
aliphaticnoun
A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
aliphaticadjective
Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
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aliphatic
In organic chemistry, hydrocarbons (compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen) are divided into two classes: aromatic compounds and aliphatic compounds (; G. aleiphar, fat, oil). Aliphatic compounds can be saturated, like hexane, or unsaturated, like hexene and hexyne. Open-chain compounds, whether straight or branched, and which contain no rings of any type, are always aliphatic. Cyclic compounds can be aliphatic if they are not aromatic.
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aliphatic
Aliphatic refers to organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains rather than rings. These compounds can be saturated (like alkanes), unsaturated (like alkenes and alkynes), or cyclic (non-aromatic). The term is often used in contrast to aromatic compounds.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aliphatic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aliphatic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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