housane

noun

housane

noun

Etymology From house + -ane, named for the molecule's resemblance to a house.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The bicyclic alkane bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane (C₅H₈).

Related terms
basketane, churchane, pagodane

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