Dictionary of English language
ABC-Word.com
We will find the definition for any word
We can help you solve a crossword puzzle

Defenition of the word alkane

    • Defenition of the word alkane

      • Paraffins. A homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2. Their systematic names end in -ane. They are chemically inert, stable, and flammable. The first four members of the series (methane, ethane, propane, butane) are gases at ordinary temperatures; the next eleven are liquids, and form the main constituents of paraffin oil; the higher members are solids. Paraffin waxs consists mainly of higher alkanes. (Source: UVAROV)
      • Member of the homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2.
      • a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
      • a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

    Synonyms for the word alkane

      • alkane series
      • methane series
      • paraffin
      • paraffin series

    Hyponyms for the word alkane

      • amine
      • aminoalkane
      • butane
      • C2H6
      • ethane
      • heptane
      • hexane
      • methane

    Hypernyms for the word alkane

      • aliphatic compound
      • chemical compound
      • compound

    See other words