decane

[dek-eyn]

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noun

Chemistry.

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

decane

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noun

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

decane

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

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of decane¹

C19: from _deca- + _-ane

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

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

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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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decanal decanedioic acid

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