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Definition of prismane in English: prismanenoun ˈprɪzmeɪn Chemistry 1A red, crystalline hydrocarbon which is an isomer of benzene (C₆H₆) and has a molecule containing six carbon atoms arranged at the corners of a triangular prism; any of various analogues or substituted derivatives of this. 2A cluster of atoms of iron, sulphur, and/or other elements bonded together in the shape of a prism; specifically one containing six iron and six sulphur atoms. Chiefly attributive.
Origin 1960s. From prism + -ane. Definition of prismane in US English: prismanenounˈprɪzmeɪn Chemistry 1A red, crystalline hydrocarbon which is an isomer of benzene (C₆H₆) and has a molecule containing six carbon atoms arranged at the corners of a triangular prism; any of various analogues or substituted derivatives of this. 2A cluster of atoms of iron, sulphur, and/or other elements bonded together in the shape of a prism; specifically one containing six iron and six sulphur atoms. Chiefly attributive.
Origin 1960s. From prism + -ane. |