English word tolane comes from English tolu, English -ene
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tolu | English (eng) | The resinous secretion of Myroxylon balsamum, used in cough syrups and perfumery. |
| -ene | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.. (organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon having at least one double bond; an alkene.. A polymer derived from an alkene. |
| toluene | English (eng) | (organic compound) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds. |
| tolane | English (eng) | (organic compound) A hydrocarbon, C14H10, related to the acetylene and the aromatic series. |