any of the isomeric alkanes with the formula CH that are present in petroleum or in certain petroleum products, such as kerosene
Origin of decane
dec(a)- + -anedecane
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decane
noun
Any of various liquid isomers, C10H22, of the alkane series.
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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.
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Noun
(countable and uncountable, plural decanes)
- (chemistry) any of the seventy-five isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C10H22
Origin
deca- + -ane
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