alkane

🇺🇸 /ˈælkeɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈælkeɪn/
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A type of chemical compound made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Alkanes are common in fuels like gasoline and natural gas.

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n. A type of chemical compound made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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Plural alkanes