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1. alkane

noun. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -ane (English)
  • alkyl (English)

Sentences with alkane


1. Noun, singular or mass
This is an example of an alkene becoming an alkane.

2. Adjective
The term butane can refer to the alkane n-butane or to its other isomer, isobutane.

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