hexane

[ hek-seyn ]

noun
  1. any of five isomeric hydrocarbons having the formula C6H14, of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used as solvents and chemical intermediates and in fuels.

Origin of hexane

1
First recorded in 1875–80; hex- + -ane

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How to use hexane in a sentence

  • But we have more complex hydrocarbons such as C6H14, known as hexane.

    Creative Chemistry | Edwin E. Slosson

British Dictionary definitions for hexane

hexane

/ (ˈhɛkseɪn) /


noun
  1. a liquid alkane existing in five isomeric forms that are found in petroleum and used as solvents, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (n- hexane). Formula: C 6 H 14

Origin of hexane

1
C19: from hexa- + -ane

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Scientific definitions for hexane

hexane

[ hĕksān′ ]


  1. A colorless flammable liquid derived from the fractional distillation of petroleum. It is used as a solvent and in low-temperature thermometers. Hexane is the sixth member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C6H14.

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