English Explanatory Dictionary

cyclohexane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H₁₂, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.

Pronunciation

sīklōhĕks'ān /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cyclohexane.wav

Word forms

cyclohexane cyclohexanes

Etymology

From cyclo- + hexane.

Related words

cycloalkane hexane benzene

Derived words

bicyclohexane cyclohexanedione cyclohexanehexone cyclohexannulated cyclohexannulation cyclohexanol cyclohexanone cyclohexyl dicyclomine dicycloverine dodecylcyclohexane hexachlorocyclohexane propylhexedrine spirocyclohexane tranexamic acid venlafaxine
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