English Explanatory Dictionary

cetane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₆H₃₄ (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.

Word forms

cetane cetanes

Etymology

From Latin cetus (“whale”) + -ane.

Derived words

cetane number isocetane
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