Synonyms for alkane

Most common

paraffin

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

   The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.

Forms

Plural

alkanes → paraffins…

Example sentences

• paraffin We'll buy some paraffin for them.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

paraffin³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (paraffin³ = 3 syllables).