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alkane

/ˈæl.keɪn/

Translations

alkanenoun

alkanes

/ˈæl.keɪn/

Methane is the simplest alkane, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.

Le méthane est l’alcane le plus simple, composé d’un atome de carbone et de quatre atomes d’hydrogène.

Synonyms

saturated hydrocarbon

alkaneadjective

/ˈæl.keɪn/

Used attributively in chemical contexts; not normally gradable.

alcaniqueTerme de chimie.

Alkane solvents are prized for their non-polarity.

Les solvants alkaniques sont appréciés pour leur non-polarité.

Synonyms

alkanenoun

A saturated hydrocarbon consisting only of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure in which all the carbon-carbon bonds are single.

Methane is the simplest alkane, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.

A member of the homologous series of hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is a positive integer.

Propane, an alkane with three carbon atoms, is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking.

alkaneadjective

Relating to or characteristic of alkanes.

Alkane solvents are prized for their non-polarity.