kekulene en · NOUN
Etymology
From Kekule + -ene. Named after August Kekulé, the discoverer of the structure of benzene.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A circulene composed of twelve fused benzene rings, as a hollow hexagon ring, 3 benzene rings to a side.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kekulenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |