alkane

noun

al·kane | \ ˈal-ˌkān

Definition of alkane

: any of numerous saturated hydrocarbons specifically : any of a series of open-chain hydrocarbons C_nH_2n₊₂ (such as methane and butane)

— called also paraffin

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There is something in the air these days in Washington: methane with a smattering of higher alkanes and perhaps a little hydrogen sulfide. — Spencer Jakab, WSJ, "Feel Free to Gush About Natural Gas," 30 May 2019 The product, which purports to help give skin a healthy, dewy look, is made with skin-loving ingredients like coconut alkanes, coconut milk, coconut water and coconut polysaccharides. — Courtney Ortega, star-telegram.com, "Could this tropical fruit be the secret to helping makeup survive the summer?," 5 May 2017

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alkane

noun

al·kane | \ ˈal-ˌkān

: any of a series of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons C_nH₂_n₊₂ (as methane)

— called also paraffin