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alkane

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Alkane (noun) means any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

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Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

paraffin

Related words

paraffin

Rhymes for alkane

cane lane Dane mane vane pane bane sane wane Jane fane Zane

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What is the meaning of alkane?

"alkane" (noun) means any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

What is another word for alkane?

Other words for "alkane" include paraffin.

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