cyclobutane

== English == === Etymology === From cyclo- +‎ butane from being a circular structure, a butane chain as a closed ring. === Noun === cyclobutane (countable and uncountable, plural cyclobutanes) (uncountable, organic chemistry) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C4H8; a light inflammable gas. (countable, organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== butane isobutane n-butane ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === From cyclo- +‎ butane. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /si.klo.by.tan/ === Noun === cyclobutane m (plural cyclobutanes) cyclobutane ==== Related terms ==== butane isobutane n-butane