heptane
heptane
Definition
hep·tane (hep′tān′)
noun
an alkane, CH, existing in several isomeric forms: the normal isomer is used in standard mixtures to test octane ratings
Etymology: hept(a)- + -ane
heptane
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- layer: The heptane layer was collected and analyzed by GC-MS.
Browse dictionary entries near heptane
- heptameter
- heptamerous
- heptahedron
- heptagon
- heptad
- heptachlor
- hepta-
- Hepplewhite
- Hephaestus
- hepcat
- heptarchy
- heptastich
- Heptateuch
- heptathlete
- heptathlon
- heptose
- Hepworth
- her
- Hera
- Heraclitus
