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cubane

/ ˈkjuːbeɪn /

noun

    1. 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
    2. ( as modifier )

      cubane chemistry



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Word History and Origins

Origin of cubane1

C20: from cube 1+ -ane

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