Meaning Of The Word Alkane

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Alkane Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Alkane?

alkane in American English
any of a series of saturated hydrocarbons with open chains, having the formula CnH2n+2: these compounds are sometimes said to be in the methane or paraffin series
noun: any member of the alkane series

alkane in British English
noun: any saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula Cn H2n+2

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