alkanes

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Noun alkane has 1 sense

methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin - a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
--₁ is a kind of aliphatic compound
--₁ has particulars:
butane; amine, aminoalkane; ethane, C2H6; heptane; hexane; methane

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Alkanes

Description: Alkanes refer to a class of organic compounds consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms, where carbon atoms form a chain and are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Alkanes are commonly referred to as the simplest hydrocarbons due to their molecular structure. They serve as the building blocks for many other organic compounds.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: Alkanes are used as fuel due to their high energy content.

Example: The alkanes found in gasoline are responsible for powering our cars.

Noun: Alkanes are used in industries as solvents or lubricants.

Example: The company uses alkanes in their production process to dissolve various substances.

Adjective: Alkanes chains can vary in length.

Example: The alkanes present in this compound have longer carbon chains compared to the previous sample.

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