decane

noun

dec·​ane ˈde-ˌkān 

: any of several isomeric liquid alkanes C₁₀H₂₂

Examples of decane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, mix an alkane like decane with a ringed molecule like toluene and the mixture will foam. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2020

The other, trimesoyl chloride (TMC), can be dissolved only in an organic solvent such as decane, an oily hydrocarbon. — The Economist, 3 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary deca-

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for decane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Medical Definition

decane

noun

dec·​ane ˈdek-ˌān 

: any of several isomeric liquid alkanes C₁₀H₂₂