English word diiodoethane comes from English ethane, English diiodo
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ethane | English (eng) | (organic compound, countable) The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.. (organic compound, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas. |
| diiodo | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Two iodo groups in a molecule. |
| diiodoethane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Either of two diiodo derivatives of ethane, but especially 1,2-diiodoethane that is used in organic synthesis. |