aliphatic

From Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”).

• (US) IPA^(key): /ælɪˈfætɪk/

aliphatic (not comparable)

1. (organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

aliphatic (plural aliphatics)

1. A compound of this type.
2. (chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

• alicyclic
• aromatic