decane

[ dek-eyn ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a hydrocarbon, C 10 H 22 , of the methane series, occurring in several isomeric forms.

decane

/ ˈdɛkeɪn /

noun

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

decane

/ dĕk′ān′ /

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: C 10 H 22 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of decane¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of decane¹

C19: from deca- + -ane

Example Sentences

Holbrooke orders the vehicles to head back to the town of Decane, which Serb forces burned last month.

From Time Magazine Archive

Holbrooke instructs a staff member to cable Washington, "We have just seen The Truman Show in Decane."

From Time Magazine Archive

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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