cyclohexadiene

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noun

Either of two isomeric unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms and two double bonds; any derivative of these compounds

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Meanings

nouncyclohexadiene (plural cyclohexadienes)

plural cyclohexadienes

  1. chemistryEither of two isomeric unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms and two double bonds; any derivative of these compounds

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
dihydrobenzene

Origin

From cyclo- + hexadiene.

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APA

cyclohexadiene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyclohexadiene

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“cyclohexadiene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyclohexadiene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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