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decane
[ dek-eyn ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a hydrocarbon, C 10 H 22 , of the methane series, occurring in several isomeric forms.
decane
/ ˈdɛkeɪn /
noun
- a liquid alkane hydrocarbon existing in several isomeric forms. Formula: C 10 H 22
decane
/ dĕk′ān′ /
- 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: C 10 H 22 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of decane1
C19: from deca- + -ane
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Example Sentences
Holbrooke orders the vehicles to head back to the town of Decane, which Serb forces burned last month.
Holbrooke instructs a staff member to cable Washington, "We have just seen The Truman Show in Decane."
Dulce, Decane, decus, flos optime gentis Hibernae Nomine quique audis, ingenioque celer: Dum lepido indulges risu, et mutaris in horas, Quò nova vis animi, materiesque rapit?
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