cycloalkane

/ˈsɪkloʊˌælkən/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of alkane that consists of a ring of carbon atoms and any number of pendant alkyl groups.

“The chemist studied the properties of cycloalkanes in her laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • cyclic hydrocarbon
  • ring hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • open-chain hydrocarbon