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decahydronaphthalene

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Etymology

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From deca- +‎ hydro- +‎ naphthalene.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɛkəhaɪdɹəʊˈnæfθəliːn/

Noun

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decahydronaphthalene (countable and uncountable, plural decahydronaphthalenes)

  1. (organic chemistry) A bicyclic cycloalkane consisting of two fused cyclohexane rings; it is used as an industrial solvent.
    Synonym: decalin
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