Associations to the word «Aliphatic»

Wiktionary

ALIPHATIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
ALIPHATIC, noun. A compound of this type.
ALIPHATIC, noun. (chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
ALIPHATIC PVA, noun. A trade name for a strong glue made from polyvinyl acetate mixed with any of a range of other materials such as resin

Dictionary definition

ALIPHATIC, adjective. Having carbon atoms linked in open chains.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King