Pristane Definition

noun

(organic chemistry) A natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane, used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research.

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Other Word Forms of Pristane

Noun

Singular:
pristane
Plural:
pristanes

Origin of Pristane

  • Latin pristis, "shark", as it is obtained primarily from shark liver oil, and -ane.

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PPRPRI

Words Ending With

ENEANE

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