basketane

noun

basketane

noun

Etymology From basket + -ane, because of the molecule's resemblance to a basket.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A polycyclic alkane with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂.

Related terms
churchane, housane

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