Hexane

//ˈhɛkseɪn// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C₆H₁₄. They are colorless, volatile liquids. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent wordnet

Synonyms

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alcoholbenzinecarboncharcoalcoalcoke

Etymology

From hex- + -ane.

Related phrases

n-hexane

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