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alk-

alk-

See also: alk, Alk, älk, and alk.

English

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.

Etymology

Extracted from the word alcohol by removing the -ol suffix.

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