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1. (n.) heptane
any of nine isomeric hydrocarbons, C
Etymology: (1870–75; < Gk
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1. (noun) heptane
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
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1. (noun) heptane
any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc
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