how to pronounce aliphatic

/ælɪˈfætɪk/

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meanings of aliphatic

noun:

A compound of this type.
A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds.

adjective:

Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

aliphatic frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word aliphatic occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.