Associations to the word «Ethane»

Wiktionary

ETHANE, noun. (organic compound) (uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.
ETHANE, noun. (organic compound) (countable) The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.

Dictionary definition

ETHANE, noun. A colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel.

Wise words

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