pinane
noun
pi·nane
\ˈpīˌnān\
Definition of pinane
-s
: a liquid saturated bicyclic hydrocarbon C10H18 occurring in stereoisomeric forms of which pinene and nopinene are unsaturated derivatives; 1,3,3-trimethyl-2,4-methylene-cyclohexane
Explore Merriam-Webster
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of pinane
International Scientific Vocabulary pin- (from Latin pinus pine) + -ane — more at pine
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up pinane? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!