| tetrol | <chemistry> A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C4H4, analogous to benzene; so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule. Tetrol phenol, furfuran. Origin: Tetra- + benzol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tetrolic | <chemistry> Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C3H3.CO2H, of the acetylene series, homologous with propiolic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |