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Definition of Cinnamene
1. Noun. A colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene.
Exact synonyms: Phenylethylene, Styrene, Vinylbenzene
Specialized synonyms: Polystyrene
Generic synonyms: Polyvinyl Resin, Vinyl Polymer, Vinyl Resin
Specialized synonyms: Polystyrene
Generic synonyms: Polyvinyl Resin, Vinyl Polymer, Vinyl Resin
Definition of Cinnamene
1. n. Styrene (which was formerly called cinnamene because obtained from cinnamic acid). See Styrene.
Medical Definition of Cinnamene
1. C6H5CH==CH2; phenylethylene;the monomer from which polystyrenes, plastics, and synthetic rubber are made; together with divinylbenzene (for cross-linking), it is the basis of many synthetic ion exchangers. Synonym: cinnamene, ethenylbenzene, styrol, vinylbenzene. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cinnamene
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