alkane
pronunciation
How to pronounce alkane in British English:
UK [ˈælkeɪn]
How to pronounce alkane in American English:
US [ˈælˌken]
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- Noun:
- a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Quantitative structure-property relationship of eccentric factor of chain alkane .
- 2. From there , the researchers narrowed down the possibilities until they identified the genes and enzymes necessary for alkane production .
- 3. Like ethanol , butanol is an alcohol . That means each of its molecules contains an oxygen atom as well as the carbon and hydrogen found in an alkane .
- 4. Mixtures containing a halogenated alkane .
- 5. Stabilizing agent of chlorinated paraffin , bromine series of alkane , anti-arc powder .