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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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