Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
al
Prefix / Chemical Symbol
/æl/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘of’ or ‘pertaining to’. It is often used in the context of names, compounds, or substances.
Examples
- Aluminum is used to make cans and foil.
- The prefix ‘al-‘ can indicate a relation to a chemical element.
- Al-kali refers to a group of basic compounds.
Meaning
In chemical nomenclature, ‘al’ can refer to aluminum or a compound containing aluminum.
Synonyms
- Concerning
- Related to
- Of
