Aliphatic
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈɫɪpˈhɑˈtɪk/
Aliphatic (adjective)
- Describing organic compounds with straight or branched chains, not rings.
Examples
- The aliphatic compound was used in the experiment.
- Aliphatic hydrocarbons are found in many natural sources.
Common collocations: aliphatic compound, aliphatic hydrocarbon, aliphatic chain