English word diasterane comes from English dia- (Through, across, between.), English sterane
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dia- | English (eng) | Through, across, between. |
| sterane | English (eng) | (organic compound) A tetracyclic hydrocarbon related to the steroids. |
| diasterane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of a group of isomers of steranes formed during diagenesis. |