decane (Meaning)
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decane (n.)
A liquid hydrocarbon, C10H22, of the paraffin series, including several isomeric modifications.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decane
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
decane Sentence Examples
- Decane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with ten carbon atoms.
- The boiling point of decane is approximately 174 degrees Celsius.
- Decane is often used as a standard in gas chromatography.
- The chemical formula of decane is C10H22.
- In industry, decane serves as a solvent for various organic compounds.
- Decane is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
- Researchers are exploring the potential of decane as a fuel additive.
- Decane can undergo combustion reactions to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor.
- The purity of decane is crucial in many laboratory experiments.
- One of the isomers of decane is 2,3-dimethylpentane.
FAQs About the word decane
A liquid hydrocarbon, C10H22, of the paraffin series, including several isomeric modifications.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Decane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with ten carbon atoms.
The boiling point of decane is approximately 174 degrees Celsius.
Decane is often used as a standard in gas chromatography.
The chemical formula of decane is C10H22.
