heptane

Noun

Meaning

Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gas oil fireball paraffin carbon firing coal gasoline methane charcoal kerosene peat turf octane combustible
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Hypernyms

paraffin alkane alkane series methane series paraffin series

Related terms

heptyl

Anagrams

phenate haptene

Examples

This propensity to premature ignition is measured by the octane rating of the fuel, where 2,2,4-trimethylpentane (isooctane) has an arbitrary value of 100, and heptane has a value of zero. Source: Internet

Pentane, hexane, heptane, and octane are classed as dangerous for the environment and harmful. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

heptanaldehyde heptandrian heptandrous heptanedioic acid Heptanese Heptanesia