1. of, relating to, or containing a ring of carbon atoms with aliphatic (saturated, non-aromatic) properties; having both cyclic and aliphatic characteristics
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Cycloaliphatic compounds are used in the manufacture of epoxy resins.
• The cycloaliphatic structure of cyclohexane makes it useful as a solvent.
• Cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons have both ring and saturated chain characteristics.
• Many cycloaliphatic polymers exhibit excellent chemical resistance.
• The cycloaliphatic ring system differs from aromatic rings in its reactivity.