rotane |
rotate |
As a noun rotane
is any of a class of hydrocarbons consisting of spiro-linked cyclopropane units only, but with a common [n]membered ring in the middle; they are named
n-rotanes depending on the size of the inner ring.
As a verb rotate is
to spin, turn, or revolve.
As an adjective rotate is
having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped.