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(organic chemistry) A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C₄H₈, analogous to trimethylene, and regarded as the base of well-known series or derivatives..
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Tetramethylene means (organic chemistry) A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C₄H₈, analogous to trimethylene, and regarded as the base of well-known series or derivatives..
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Use tetramethylene where its definition matches the intended context.
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