decane

[ dek-eyn ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a hydrocarbon, C10H22, of the methane series, occurring in several isomeric forms.

Origin of decane

1
First recorded in 1870–75; dec- + -ane

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British Dictionary definitions for decane

decane

/ (ˈdɛkeɪn) /


noun
  1. a liquid alkane hydrocarbon existing in several isomeric forms. Formula: C 10 H 22

Origin of decane

1
C19: from deca- + -ane

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Scientific definitions for decane

decane

[ dĕkān′ ]


  1. 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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