cyclohexane
noun/ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/
Etymology From cyclo- + hexane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H₁₂, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.
- Derived terms
- bicyclohexane, cyclohexanedione, cyclohexanehexone, cyclohexannulated, cyclohexannulation, cyclohexanol, cyclohexanone, cyclohexyl, dicyclomine, dicycloverine, dodecylcyclohexane, hexachlorocyclohexane, propylhexedrine, spirocyclohexane, tranexamic acid, venlafaxine
- Related terms
- cycloalkane, hexane, benzene