hexane

/ˈhɛkseɪn/
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Definitions of hexane
  1. noun
    a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
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    type of:
    alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin, paraffin series
    a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
    dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent
    a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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