cubane

/kyuˈbeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A highly unstable, fully unsaturated, fully conjugated polycyclic hydrocarbon with a large number of double bonds, first synthesized in 1964.

“The chemist was studying the unique properties of cubane, including its high reactivity and potential applications.”

Synonyms

  • polycyclic hydrocarbon
  • unsaturated hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • saturated hydrocarbon
  • stable compound