crown ether en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because its structure is shaped like a crown (the royal headgear).
Meanings
- any of a class of macrocyclic compounds containing repeat units of -CH₂CH₂O-
- any similar compound containing atoms of nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus or silicon instead of, or as well as, oxygen
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crown ethers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |