Tetralin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tetralin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The bicyclic hydrocarbon 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; it is used as an industrial solvent.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The bicyclic hydrocarbon 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; it is used as an industrial solvent.
Word Forms
- tetralins
Synonyms for tetralin
Depending on context, synonyms include benzocyclohexane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tetraline, tetrahydronaphthalene, tetralone, tetranaphthyl, trinaphthylene, tetranary.
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