Decane

/ˈdɛkeɪn/ noun

Definition

A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with ten carbon atoms, used in fuel and chemical production.

Etymology

From deca- (ten) + -ane (saturated hydrocarbon suffix). Named for its molecular structure with 10 carbon atoms.

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Decane is one of the components of jet fuel and diesel, making it invisible but vital to everything from planes to delivery trucks worldwide.

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