alk-
combining form
Etymology: alkyl
: alkyl
< alkacrylic >
< alkiodide >
< alkacrylic >
< alkiodide >
alk-
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.
Etymology
Extracted from the word alcohol by removing the -ol suffix.