cubane

/ (ˈkjuːbeɪn) /


noun
    • a rare octahedral hydrocarbon formed by eight CH groups, each of which is situated at the corner of a cube. Formula: C 8 H 8

    • (as modifier): cubane chemistry

Origin of cubane

1
C20: from cube 1 + -ane

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