Perfluorooctane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perfluorooctane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A derivative of octane, C₈F₁₈, in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by those of fluorine.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A derivative of octane, C₈F₁₈, in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by those of fluorine.
Word Forms
- perfluorooctanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perfluoroctane, perfluorocarbon, perfluorohexane, perfluorooctyl, perfluoroether, perfluorooctanesulfonamide.
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