hexane

See also: Hexane

English

Etymology

From hex- +‎ -ane.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: hĕks'ān, IPA(key): /ˈhɛkseɪn/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛkseɪn

Noun

hexane (countable and uncountable, plural hexanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C6H14. They are colorless, volatile liquids.

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French

Pronunciation

  • (mute h) IPA(key): /ɛɡ.zan/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

hexane m (plural hexanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) hexane

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