dialkyl

/ˈdaɪˌækɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of alkyl group or compound consisting of two alkyl groups attached to the same carbon atom.

“The chemist studied the properties of dialkyl compounds to understand their potential applications.”

2. adjective

Describing an alkyl group or compound consisting of two alkyl groups attached to the same carbon atom.

“The researcher identified the dialkyl functional group in the newly discovered molecule.”

Synonyms

  • alkyl
  • diethyl
  • dimethyl

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • heterocyclic