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alk-

alk- prefix: used to form classification names for classes of organic compounds which contain a carbon skeleton but no aromatic rings. See e.g. alkyl, alkane.

Prefix

alk-

  1. Used to form classification names for classes of organic compounds which contain a carbon skeleton but no aromatic rings. See e.g. alkyl, alkane.

Origin of alk-

First syllable of alcohol.

Questions about alk-

What does alk- mean?
Alk- means used to form classification names for classes of organic compounds which contain a carbon skeleton but no aromatic rings. See e.g. alkyl, alkane.
What part of speech is alk-?
Alk- is a prefix.

Words near alk- in the dictionary

  1. aljotta
  2. ALJs
  3. Aljunied
  4. Aljuri
  5. alk
  6. alk-
  7. alk.
  8. alkabir
  9. alkachlorophyll
  10. alkadiene
  11. alkadienes

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