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cyclobutane

noun — 2 senses

cyclobutane

noun

Etymology From cyclo- + butane from being a circular structure, a butane chain as a closed ring.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₄H₈; a light inflammable gas.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any derivative of this compound.

Derived terms
bicyclobutane, cyclobutannulated, cyclobutannulation, cyclobutanol, cyclobutyl, metallacyclobutane, octafluorocyclobutane
Related terms
butane, isobutane, n-butane

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