ethane

(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

Origin: eth(yl) + -ane

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noun

A colorless, odorless gaseous alkane, C₂H₆, that occurs as a constituent of natural gas and is used as a fuel and a refrigerant.

Origin:

Origin: eth(yl)

Origin: + -ane

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