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Alkanes.
Alkanes - as a noun
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula cnh(2n+2)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alkane seriesmethane seriesparaffin16paraffin seriesHypernyms (Closely Related)
aliphatic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Ethane and propane are common examples of alkanes."
"The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2."
"Understanding the boiling points of alkanes is important for fractional distillation."
"Isomers are possible with alkanes due to the different ways carbon atoms can be arranged."
"Hexane, octane, and decane are examples of alkanes with six, eight, and ten carbon atoms respectively."
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