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nounthiolane (plural thiolanes)
plural thiolanes
- chemistryThe five-membered saturated heterocycle having four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom; any derivative of this compound
Synonyms: tetrahydrothiophene
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nounThe five-membered saturated heterocycle having four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom; any derivative of this compound
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thiolane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thiolane
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