methane series

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Noun methane series 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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Methane Series

Definition: The methane series, also known as the paraffin series or alkane series, refers to a group of saturated hydrocarbons with a single bond between the carbon atoms.

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Noun (Chemistry): The methane series includes gases such as methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆), and propane (C₃H₈). It serves as the foundation for various other organic compounds.
Noun (Physics): In nuclear physics, the term "methane series" refers to a series of alpha-particle-emitting isotopes produced in the decay of thorium and uranium isotopes.

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