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Definition of Heptane

1. Noun. A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings.

Definition of Heptane

1. n. Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C₇H₁₆, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.

Definition of Heptane

1. Noun. (organic compound) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃) ¹

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Definition of Heptane

1. a hydrocarbon used as a solvent [n -S]

Medical Definition of Heptane

1. Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colourless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc. Origin: Gr. "epta seven. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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