Cyclobutane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyclobutane is a noun meaning (uncountable, organic chemistry) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₄H₈; a light inflammable gas.
Meaning
(uncountable, organic chemistry) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₄H₈; a light inflammable gas.
More Meanings
- (countable, organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound.
Word Forms
- cyclobutanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dimers, cyclobutyl, bicyclobutane, cyclobutene, cyclobutanone, cyclobutadiene.
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