Decane definition
Any of various liquid isomers, C10 H22 , of the alkane series.
noun
Any of the isomeric alkanes with the formula C10H22 that are present in petroleum or in certain petroleum products, such as kerosene.
noun
Any of various liquid hydrocarbons containing ten carbon atoms in a chain, attached to hydrogen atoms. Decane is the tenth member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C10H22.
(chemistry) Any of the seventy-five isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C10H22
noun
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Noun
Singular:
decane
Plural:
decanesOrigin of decane
- deca- + -ane
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