indene

/ɪnˈdiːniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound, specifically a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, consisting of three fused benzene rings.

“The researcher studied the properties of indene in the context of chemical synthesis.”

2. adjective

Describing something related to indene or its properties.

“The indene-based compound showed promising results in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • aromatic
  • polycyclic

Antonyms

  • aliphatic
  • non-aromatic