turriane
English
Etymology
Derived from turraie a word in an Australian Aboriginal language for Grevillea striata, named by DD Ridley, E Ritchie and WC Taylor in 1970
Noun
turriane (plural turrianes)
- (organic chemistry) A (14-p,0-o)cyclophane derived from the gum from the wood of the plant Grevillea striata. This consists of biphenyl joined in a ring by a chain of fourteen carbon atoms.
Anagrams
- Etrurian, Terunari, urinater