cyclopropane

/ˌsɪkloʊˈproʊpeɪn/ or /ˌsaɪkloʊˈproʊpeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A three-carbon unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon, CH2=C(C2H4)C2H5, used as an anesthetic.

“The chemist synthesized the cyclopropane molecule as part of her research project.”

Synonyms

  • cyclic hydrocarbon
  • cycloalkane

Antonyms

  • linear hydrocarbon
  • unsaturated compound