durene en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin durus (“hard”) (because solid at ordinary temperatures) + -ene.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in the manufacture of pyromellitic acid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| durenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |