English Explanatory Dictionary

octadecane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of very many isomeric alkanes having the formula C₁₈H₃₈, but especially n-octadecane CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₃.

Word forms

octadecane octadecanes

Etymology

From octadec- + -ane.

Derived words

octadecanoic octadecyl
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