Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or derived from alcohols

“The alkylic compounds were studied in the organic chemistry lab.”

2. noun

A functional group derived from an alkyl group by replacement of a hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group

“The alkylic group is a characteristic of alcohols.”

3. noun

A type of isomer in organic chemistry

“The alkylic isomer of ethanol was isolated and analyzed.”