alk-

See also: alk, Alk, älk, and alk.

English

Etymology

First syllable of alcohol.

Prefix

alk-

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

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German

Etymology

From Alkyl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /alk/

Prefix

alk-

  1. (organic chemistry) alk-

Derived terms

German terms prefixed with alk-
Alkan
Alken
Alkin
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