dialkylic

/ˌdaɪˈælkɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or derived from dialkylation, a process in organic chemistry where a dialkyl compound is formed by the reaction of an alkyl halide with a strong base.

“The researcher studied the dialkylic compounds and their applications in pharmaceutical chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • alkylic
  • organyllic

Antonyms

  • acylic