turriane

English

Etymology

Derived from turraie a word in an Australian Aboriginal language for Grevillea striata, named by DD Ridley, E Ritchie and WC Taylor in 1970

Noun

turriane (plural turrianes)

1. (organic chemistry) A (14-p,0-o)cyclophane derived from the gum from the wood of the plant Grevillea striata, consisting of biphenyl joined in a ring by a chain of fourteen carbon atoms.

Anagrams

• Etrurian, Terunari, urinater