Hexane

[hek'sein]

Definition

(noun.) a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent.

Typist: Rachel--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any one of five hydrocarbons, C6H14, of the paraffin series. They are colorless, volatile liquids, and are so called because the molecule has six carbon atoms.

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