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ethane
[ eth-eyn ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a colorless, odorless, flammable gas, C 2 H 6 , of the methane series, present in natural gas, illuminating gas, and crude petroleum: used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel gas.
ethane
/ ˈɛθ-; ˈiːθeɪn /
noun
- a colourless odourless flammable gaseous alkane obtained from natural gas and petroleum: used as a fuel and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: C 2 H 6
ethane
/ ĕth′ān′ /
- A colorless, odorless, flammable gas occurring in natural gas. It is used as a fuel and in refrigeration. Ethane is the second member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C 2 H 6 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ethane1
C19: from eth ( yl ) + -ane
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Example Sentences
We derived this substance from ethane by introducing a methyl group; hence it may be termed “methylethane.”
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These last two compounds are termed unsaturated, whereas ethane is saturated.
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All we need trouble about, however, is the first two, Methane and Ethane.
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We have pictured to ourselves the molecule of methane: let us do the same with ethane.
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Acetylene combines with hydrogen in the presence of platinum black, and ethylene and then ethane result.
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