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cubane

British  
/ 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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Etymology

Origin of cubane

C20: from cube 1 + -ane

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