hexanedinitrile
|hex-a-ne-di-ni-trile|
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/ˌhɛksəˌniːˈdaɪˌnaɪtraɪl/
six-carbon compound with two nitrile groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hexanedinitrile' originates from 'hexane' and 'dinitrile', where 'hexane' refers to a six-carbon alkane and 'dinitrile' indicates the presence of two nitrile groups.
Historical Evolution
'hexanedinitrile' combines the chemical terms 'hexane' and 'dinitrile' to describe its structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound with two nitrile groups attached to a hexane backbone.
Hexanedinitrile is used in the synthesis of various polymers.
Synonyms
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