tricosane

/ˈtraɪkəʊseɪn, ˈtraɪkoʊseɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C19H38; used in the manufacture of perfumes.

“The perfume was made from a combination of tricosane and other fragrance oils.”

Synonyms

  • tricosan
  • tricosen

Antonyms

  • odorless compound
  • unsaturated hydrocarbon