N-heptane

//ˌɛnˈhɛpteɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃). uncountable

Etymology

From n- (“normal”) + heptane.

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