Decanes

/ˈdɛkeɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decane; multiple instances or varieties of the ten-carbon hydrocarbon.

Etymology

Plural form of decane with -s suffix.

Kelly Says

When oil chemists talk about 'branched decanes,' they mean variations of the ten-carbon molecule that twist differently, affecting how well fuel burns in your engine.

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