# alkyl

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈælkaɪl/ · frequency rank #36,425

## Definitions
1. Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.

## Etymology
From alc(ohol) + -yl.

## Easily confused with
- **all** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/alkyl-vs-all)
- **ally** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/alkyl-vs-ally)
- **algal** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/algal-vs-alkyl)
- **alkali** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/alkali-vs-alkyl)

## Common misspellings (8)
`aklyl`, `alkkyl`, `alkly`, `alkyll`, `alkyyl`, `allkyl`, `alykl`, `lakyl`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/alkyl