Meanings
plural phospholanes
- chemistryA saturated, five-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms and one phosphorus atom; any derivative of this compound
Synonyms: phospholidine
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA saturated, five-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms and one phosphorus atom; any derivative of this compound
Origin
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phospholane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phospholane
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