Definition of ALIPHATIC

aliphatic

Plural: aliphatics

Adjective Satellite

  • having carbon atoms linked in open chains

Adj

  • Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

Noun

  • A compound of this type.
  • A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 16

aliphatic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
aliphatic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aliphatic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

aliphatic: valid Words With Friends Word