tetralin

/tɛˈtrɑːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bicyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C10H14, derived from naphthalene.

“The chemist studied the properties of tetralin as a solvent in various chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • bicyclic hydrocarbon
  • naphthalene derivative

Antonyms

  • acyclic compound
  • linear molecule