die Arene
Translation
arenes, aromatic hydrocarbons
Examples
Arene sind wichtige organische Verbindungen.
Arenes are important organic compounds.
Benzol ist das einfachste der Arene.
Benzene is the simplest of the arenes.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as a chemical term. Arenes contain at least one benzene ring.
Similar Words
Alkane (alkanes), Alkene (alkenes)
Etymology
From 'aromatic' due to their characteristic smell.
Memory Tips
Think of a chemical 'arena' where atoms form a ring.