Heptane

//ˈhɛpteɪn// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃)
2
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings wordnet

Synonyms

alcohol benzine carbon charcoal coal coke

Etymology

From hept- + -ane.

Related phrases

n-heptane n heptane

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