English

Adjective

aliphatic ‎(not comparable)

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

Translations

Noun

aliphatic ‎(plural aliphatics)

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

See also

• alicyclic
• aromatic