Hypernym

noun

a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

naphthene 1

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

in organic chemistry, the monocyclic saturated hydrocarbons.

Examples

1.The simple and the bigger cycloalkanes are very stable, like alkanes, and their reactions, for example, radical chain reactions, are like alkanes.

Synonyms

cycloalkane 1

Hyponym

cyclopropane 1

noun

a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic

decalin 1

noun

a bicyclic organic compound used as an industrial solvent.

cyclohexane 1

noun

a colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used).

cyclopentane 1

noun

a highly flammable alicyclic hydrocarbon with chemical formula C5H10 and CAS number 287-92-3, consisting of a ring of five carbon atoms each bonded with two hydrogen atoms above and below the plane.

adamantane 1

noun

a colorless, crystalline chemical compound with a camphor-like odor.

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