dodecane

/dɒˈdɛkəni/ or /dəˈdiːkəni/

Definitions

1. noun

A saturated 12-carbon hydrocarbon, with the chemical formula C12H26.

“The chemist synthesized dodecane using a combination of alkylation and hydrogenation.”

2. adjective

Relating to or containing dodecane.

“The dodecane-based solvent is often used in industrial processes.”

Synonyms

  • tridecane
  • undecane

Antonyms

  • methane