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(organic chemistry) Either of two aliphatic hydrocarbons, 2,2-dimethylbutane and 2,3-dimethylbutane, that are isomers of hexane.
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Dimethylbutane means (organic chemistry) Either of two aliphatic hydrocarbons, 2,2-dimethylbutane and 2,3-dimethylbutane, that are isomers of hexane.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use dimethylbutane where its definition matches the intended context.
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