Hexamethylenetetramine

//ˌhɛk.səˌmɛθ.əˌlinˈtɛ.tɹəˌmin// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A crystalline compound C₆H₁₂N₄ used especially as an accelerator in vulcanizing rubber. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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hexamine

Etymology

From hexamethylene + tetramine.

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