English word oxathiane comes from English oxa-, English thiane
| 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| English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| thiane | English (eng) | (organic compound) A saturated six-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms and one sulfur atom. |
| oxathiane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of three isomeric six-membered saturated heterocycles containing four carbon atoms, one oxygen and one sulfur atom. |