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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-keyn]
- /ˈæl keɪn/
- /ˈæl.keɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-keyn]
- /ˈæl keɪn/
Definitions of alkane word
- noun alkane any saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n+2 3
- noun alkane (as modifier) 3
- noun alkane any of a series of saturated hydrocarbons with open chains, having the formula CnH2n+2: these compounds are sometimes said to be in the methane or paraffin series 3
- noun alkane any member of the alkane series. 1
- noun alkane Any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, and higher members. 1
- noun alkane (organic chemistry) Any of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane and compounds with long carbon chain known as paraffins etc., having a chemical formula of the form CnH2n+2. 0
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Origin of alkane
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; alk(yl) + -ane
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Parts of speech for Alkane
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alkane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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