cubane

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cubane (ˈkjuːbeɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a.  a rare octahedral hydrocarbon formed by eight CH groups, each of which is situated at the corner of a cube. Formula: C8H8
 b.  (as modifier): cubane chemistry
 
[C20: from cube1 + -ane]

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