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decane

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dec·ane  (dkn)
n.
Any of various liquid isomers, C10H22, of the methane series.

decane [ˈdɛkeɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a liquid alkane hydrocarbon existing in several isomeric forms. Formula: C10H22
[from deca- + -ane]

decane  (dkn)
Any of various liquid hydrocarbons containing ten carbon atoms in a chain, attached to hydrogen atoms. Decane is the tenth member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C10H22.


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