durene

See also: durène

English

Etymology

From Latin durus (“hard”) (because solid at ordinary temperatures) +‎ -ene.

Noun

durene (countable and uncountable, plural durenes)

1. (organic chemistry) 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in the manufacture of pyromellitic acid.

Derived terms

• duroquinol
• duroquinone

Anagrams

• enduer, endure, enured, reuned