spiropentane en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sper- Proto-Indo-European *sper-yeh₂- Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra)der. Latin spīra Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English spiro- English pentane English spiropentane From spiro- + pentane.
Meanings
- The simplest triangulane hydrocarbon, C₅H₈, consisting of two spiro-linked cyclopropane rings
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spiropentanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |