hexadecane

noun

hex·​a·​decane

¦heksə+

plural -s

: any of numerous isomeric hydrocarbons C₁₆H₃₄

especially : cetane

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hexadec- (from hexa- + deca-) + -ane

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