tetrahydronaphthalene

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What does tetrahydronaphthalene mean?

Any bicyclic hydrocarbon formally derived from naphthalene by the addition of four hydrogen atoms across two of its double bonds, but especially 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (tetralin).

Where does tetrahydronaphthalene come from?

From tetra- + hydro- + naphthalene.

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