tetramethylene en · NOUN
Etymology
From tetra- + methylene.
Meanings
- A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C₄H₈, analogous to trimethylene, and regarded as the base of well-known series or derivatives.
- An isomeric radical used to designate certain compounds which are really related to butylene.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tetramethylenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |