释义 |
alkane Chem.|ˈælkeɪn| [f. alkyl + -ane 2 b.] Any member of the paraffin series of hydrocarbons (see paraffin n. 3).
1899E. F. Smith tr. von Richter's Org. Chem. (ed. 3) I. i. 79 Saturated or limit hydrocarbons, paraffins, alkanes. 1949F. S. & F. B. Kipping Perkin & Kipping's Org. Chem. i. iv. 63 The names of all the hydrocarbons of this series (also called the alkanes) end in ane. |