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cycloalkane

cy·clo·al·kane [ sklō ál kàyn ] (plural cy·clo·al·kanes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. cyclic hydrocarbon: a hydrocarbon in which there are one or more rings of carbon atoms joined by single bonds. Cycloalkanes are less reactive than alkanes. C6H12

2. chemistry synthetic chemical: an alicyclic hydrocarbon

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