alk-

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Etymology[edit]

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

Prefix[edit]

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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