"tetracarbon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: tetra- + carbon Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|tetra|carbon}} tetra- + carbon Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tetracarbon (uncountable)
  1. (inorganic chemistry, in combination) Four carbon atoms in a compound Tags: in-compounds, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic chemistry Derived forms: tetracarbon dioxide, tetracarbon metallocarborane, tetracarbon monofluoride, tetracarbon monoxide

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