Definition of alkanes

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Definition of alkanes

  • a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. alkane series
    2. methane series
    3. paraffin
    4. paraffin series

See definition of alkanes in Merriam Webster