1noun
any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
01 Word definition
alkyl
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is ALKYL a word?
Yes. ALKYL is a 5-letter noun. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-L-K-Y-LHow do you spell ALKYL?
ALKYL contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with L.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗alkyl groupalkyl radical
02 Letter breakdown
How is ALKYL spelled?
A1L2K3Y4L5
03 Word-game status
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About ALKYL.
How do you spell ALKYL?
ALKYL is spelled A-L-K-Y-L. It contains 5 letters.