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- [dek-eyn]
- /ˈdɛk eɪn/
- /dˈekeɪn/
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- [dek-eyn]
- /ˈdɛk eɪn/
Definitions of decane word
- noun decane a liquid alkane hydrocarbon existing in several isomeric forms. Formula: C10H22 3
- noun decane any of the isomeric alkanes with the formula C10H22 that are present in petroleum or in certain petroleum products, such as kerosene 3
- noun decane a hydrocarbon, C 10 H 22 , of the methane series, occurring in several isomeric forms. 1
- noun decane A colorless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, present in petroleum products such as kerosene. 1
- noun decane (chemistry) any of the seventy-five isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C10H22. 0
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Origin of decane
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; dec- + -ane
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Parts of speech for Decane
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decane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decane usage trend in Literature
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