Definition of HEXANE

hexane

Plural: hexanes

Noun

  • a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
  • Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C₆H₁₄. They are colorless, volatile liquids.

Origin / Etymology

From hex- + -ane.

Scrabble Score: 16

hexane is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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