alkanes

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)isoprenoid(English)alkyl(English)alkynes(English)alkenes(English)epoxide(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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