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aliphatic
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al·i·phat·ic

adjective \ˌa-lə-ˈfa-tik\

Definition of ALIPHATIC

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound (as an alkane) having an open-chain structure — compare alicyclic, aromatic 2

Origin of ALIPHATIC

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek aleiphat-, aleiphar oil, from aleiphein to smear; perhaps akin to Greek lipos fat — more at leave
First Known Use: 1889

al·i·phat·ic

adjective \ˌal-ə-ˈfat-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ALIPHATIC

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound (as an alkane or alkene) having an open-chain structure—compare alicyclic, aromatic 2

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