alkane

English

/ˈæl.keɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).

Etymology

Borrowed from German Alkan suffix from English alkyl.

Origin

English

alkyl

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