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aliphatic

alip·ha·tic

UK/ælɪˈfætɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having carbon atoms linked in open chains

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Origin

From oblique stem of Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.

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