alkane

/ˈæl.keɪn/ · noun

Meaning

Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

paraffin(English)alkane series(English)methane series(English)alkene(English)cycloalkane(English)alkanone(English)alkyne(English)dihaloalkane(English)metathesis(English)hexane(English)ethane(English)olefin(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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