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cyclooctane

[¦sī·klō′äk‚tān]
(organic chemistry)
(CH2)8 A cyclic alkane melting at 9.5°C; used as an intermediate in production of plastics, fibers, adhesives, and coatings. Also known as octomethylene.
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