"alk-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Etymology: First syllable of alcohol. Etymology templates: {{m|en|alcohol}} alcohol Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} alk-, {{en-prefix}} alk-
  1. (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. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Translations (Translations): 알ㅋ (alk) (Korean)
    Sense id: en-alk--en-prefix-8IlkwKOG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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