ethane
What is another word for ethane? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A gas made of carbon and hydrogen, with the formula C2H6, found as part of natural gas.
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How to use ethane
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ethane gas
ethane and methane
a molecule of ethane
ethane in natural gas
It is a scientific term used mainly in chemistry and the energy industry.
Etymology
Ethane is formed from the element eth- and the chemical ending -ane. It was formed within English.
Full origin of ethane →Frequently asked questions
What is ethane?
Ethane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon with the formula C2H6. It is a gas at normal temperatures and pressures.
Where is ethane found?
Ethane is a constituent of natural gas.
How do you pronounce ethane?
In the US it is usually ETH-ayn, and in Received Pronunciation it is EETH-ayn.
