Alk Definition

prefix

(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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adjective

Abbreviation of alkali.

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Abbreviation of alkaline.

"alk. paper" is used often in the edition notices of books.
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Origin of Alk

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

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