tricyclene

/trɪˈsɪkliːniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bicyclic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring fused to a cyclopropane ring.

“Researchers studied the properties of tricyclene to understand its potential applications in chemistry.”

2. chemistry

A type of tricyclic compound used in organic chemistry.

“The scientist synthesized tricyclene to analyze its molecular structure.”

Synonyms

  • bicyclic hydrocarbon
  • tricyclic compound

Antonyms

  • acyclic compound
  • linear molecule