English word diasterane comes from English di-, English asterane
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| di- | English (eng) | (uncommon) Alternative form of dis-. Two, twice, or double A form of dia- before a vowel. |
| asterane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any of a group of hydrocarbon cage compounds consisting of two cycloalkane rings linked to each other by methylene groups. |
| diasterane | English (eng) | (organic compound) The simplest possible asterane tricyclo[3.1.1.12,4]octane, or [2]asterane. |