Associations to the word «Heptane»

Wiktionary

HEPTANE, noun. (organic compound) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C7H16, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH3(CH2)5CH3)

Dictionary definition

HEPTANE, noun. A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings.

Wise words

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