pristane
noun
pris·tane
ˈpri-ˌstān 
: an isoprenoid hydrocarbon C19H40 that usually accompanies phytane
Word History
Etymology
Latin pristis shark, sawfish; from its occurrence in the liver oils of sharks
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
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“Pristane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pristane. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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