hexane

[ hek-seyn ]

noun

1. any of five isomeric hydrocarbons having the formula C 6 H 14 , of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used as solvents and chemical intermediates and in fuels.

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

hexane

/ hĕk′sān′ /

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: C 6 H 14 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of hexane¹

First recorded in 1875–80; hex- ( def ) + -ane

Word History and Origins

Origin of hexane¹

C19: from hexa- + -ane

Example Sentences

Sampling by Northern Ireland Water found that Moy Park had breached legal limits relating to a number of potential pollutants, including ammonia and hexane extractable materials including oils, fats and grease.

From BBC

Then I learned that seed oils contain little residual hexane, a mere fraction of what you inhale from car exhaust when walking along streets or roads.

From Seattle Times

Railroads also ship hexane, a chemical solvent that crushers use to extract oil from soybeans, said Mike Steenhoek, executive director of Soy Transportation Coalition.

From Reuters

In fact, the station would further expose residents to neurotoxins such as hexane, carcinogens such as formaldehyde and fine particulates, a pollutant for which there is no known safe threshold.

From Washington Post

“I wondered, how does this bottle compare to the volume of hexane that Formosa would release into the environment?”

From Washington Post