Methanes

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Noun
  1. 1
    Derivatives of methane. plural of methane

    "Chloroform and bromoform are trihalogenated methanes"

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alcoholammoniabenzinebriquetteburnablebutane

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"Chloroform and bromoform are trihalogenated methanes"

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