Definition of Alkane

1. Noun. A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).


Definition of Alkane

1. a type of chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alkane

1. An organic molecule containing carbon and hydrogen atoms in straight or branched chains, where all of the carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds. One of three major classes of aliphatic hydrocarbons. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkane

alkali sink
alkaloid
alkaloid
alkaloidal
alkaloids
alkaloids
alkalophile
alkaloses
alkalosis
alkalosis
alkalotic
alkalotic
alkaluria
alkaluria
alkane (current term)
alkane (current term)
alkanes
alkanes
alkanesulfonates
alkanesulfonic acids
alkanet
alkanet
alkanets
alkane 1-monooxygenase
alkane series
alkannan
alkannin
alkapton
alkapton
alkaptonuria

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