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alkane

/ˈælkeɪn/noun

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    [C] technical

    a hydrocarbon in which the carbon atoms are joined only by single bonds, such as methane

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    • Methane, ethane and propane are alkanes.
    • Alkanes are found in natural gas and petroleum.