English Explanatory Dictionary

cyclohexatriene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. any molecule composed of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with 3 double bonds
  2. the theoretical resonance isomers of benzene
  3. Synonym of benzene.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaɪ.kləʊˌhɛksəˈtɹaɪ.iːn/

Word forms

cyclohexatriene cyclohexatrienes

Etymology

From cyclo- + hexa- + tri- + -ene.

Synonyms

benzene

Related words

cyclohexane cyclohexene hexane hexene hexatriene triene
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