Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or having the properties of a tridecane, a saturated hydrocarbon with 13 carbon atoms.

“The tridecylic hydrocarbons in the fuel had a significant impact on its combustion efficiency.”

2. noun

A tridecane, a saturated hydrocarbon with 13 carbon atoms.

“The researcher studied the properties of the tridecylic molecule in the lab.”