cadalene

/kædəˈliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a synthetic compound, especially one used as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals

“The researcher discovered a rare cadalene in the lab, which was crucial to their ongoing study.”

2. adjective

relating to or derived from cadalene

“The chemist described the cadalene-derived compound as a breakthrough in their field.”

Synonyms

  • intermediate
  • synthon

Antonyms

  • final
  • product