Definition of alkane in English:

alkane

noun ˈalkeɪnˈalˌkān

Chemistry

Any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, and higher members.
〔化〕烷属烃
Alkanes have the general formula: CnH₂n₊₂
Example sentencesExamples
- This method of production is still used although oxidation of methane, pyrolysis of alkanes, and cracking of hydrocarbons are more commonly encountered.
- Because the salts of these ions and the alkane sulfonates and alkyl hydrogen sulfates are largely water soluble, the detergent remains dispersed in the water.
- In some yeast species, peroxisomes may be induced by growth on methanol, alkanes, fatty acids, and cadmium.
- Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expected for an oxidative reaction.
- Paraffin waxes are mixtures of high molecular weight alkanes, and therefore are not esters.

Origin

Late 19th century: from alkyl + -ane².

Definition of alkane in US English:

alkane

nounˈalˌkān

Chemistry

Any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, and higher members.
〔化〕烷属烃
Alkanes have the general formula: CnH₂n₊₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Because the salts of these ions and the alkane sulfonates and alkyl hydrogen sulfates are largely water soluble, the detergent remains dispersed in the water.
- In some yeast species, peroxisomes may be induced by growth on methanol, alkanes, fatty acids, and cadmium.
- Paraffin waxes are mixtures of high molecular weight alkanes, and therefore are not esters.
- This method of production is still used although oxidation of methane, pyrolysis of alkanes, and cracking of hydrocarbons are more commonly encountered.
- Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expected for an oxidative reaction.

Origin

Late 19th century: from alkyl + -ane.

词汇	alkane
释义	Definition of alkane in English: alkane noun ˈalkeɪnˈalˌkān Chemistry Any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, and higher members. 〔化〕烷属烃 Alkanes have the general formula: CnH₂n₊₂ Example sentencesExamples This method of production is still used although oxidation of methane, pyrolysis of alkanes, and cracking of hydrocarbons are more commonly encountered. Because the salts of these ions and the alkane sulfonates and alkyl hydrogen sulfates are largely water soluble, the detergent remains dispersed in the water. In some yeast species, peroxisomes may be induced by growth on methanol, alkanes, fatty acids, and cadmium. Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expected for an oxidative reaction. Paraffin waxes are mixtures of high molecular weight alkanes, and therefore are not esters. Origin Late 19th century: from alkyl + -ane². Definition of alkane in US English: alkane nounˈalˌkān Chemistry Any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, and higher members. 〔化〕烷属烃 Alkanes have the general formula: CnH₂n₊₂ Example sentencesExamples Because the salts of these ions and the alkane sulfonates and alkyl hydrogen sulfates are largely water soluble, the detergent remains dispersed in the water. In some yeast species, peroxisomes may be induced by growth on methanol, alkanes, fatty acids, and cadmium. Paraffin waxes are mixtures of high molecular weight alkanes, and therefore are not esters. This method of production is still used although oxidation of methane, pyrolysis of alkanes, and cracking of hydrocarbons are more commonly encountered. Furthermore, there was no evidence of ethyl esters, dimers, alkanes or alkenes, which might be expected for an oxidative reaction. Origin Late 19th century: from alkyl + -ane.
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