ethane

ethane Definition

eth·ane (et̸h′ān′; Brit usually ē′t̸hān′)

noun

an odorless, colorless, gaseous alkane, CHCH, found in natural gas and used as a refrigerant and in fuel mixtures

Etymology: eth(yl) + -ane

ethane Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: SCHEDULES * * * * * Schedule 18 - Alternative valuation of ethane used for petrochemical purposes.
form: When sunlight strikes methane molecules they react to form ethane.

Adjective modifier

liquid: It is believed Titan could be home to oceans and streams of liquid ethane and methane.

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