cyclobutane
English
Etymology
cyclo- + butane from being a circular structure, a butane chain as a closed ring.
Noun
cyclobutane (countable and uncountable, plural cyclobutanes)
- (uncountable, organic chemistry) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C4H8; a light inflammable gas.
- (countable, organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound.
Related terms
Translations
a simple alicyclic hydrocarbon
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any derivative of this compound
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French
Etymology
Noun
cyclobutane m (plural cyclobutanes)