What does hexane mean?
A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a characteristic odor, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of various chemicals. It is a component of petroleum and is also found in some natural gas deposits.
Example
"The chemist used hexane to extract the essential oils from the plant."
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