English word oxanorbornene comes from English oxa-, English norbornene
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| norbornene | English (eng) | (organic compound) the polycyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene derived from norbornane. |
| oxanorbornene | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of several oxygen-containing heterocycles derived from norbornene, especially those that are used to make polymers. |