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- [hep-teyn]
- /ˈhɛp teɪn/
- /ˈhep.teɪn/
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- [hep-teyn]
- /ˈhɛp teɪn/
Definitions of heptane word
- noun heptane any of nine isomeric hydrocarbons, C 7 H 16 , of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used in fuels as solvents, and as chemical intermediates. 1
- noun heptane A colorless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, obtained from petroleum. 1
- noun heptane an alkane existing in nine isomeric forms, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (n-heptane), which is found in petroleum and used as an anaesthetic. Formula: C7H16 0
- noun heptane an alkane, C7H16, existing in several isomeric forms: the normal isomer is used in standard mixtures to test octane ratings 0
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Origin of heptane
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; hept- + -ane
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Parts of speech for Heptane
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heptane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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