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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

alkane

/ælkɑːn/ noun · British & US
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What does alkane mean?

noun

A type of hydrocarbon that is saturated and has only single bonds between the carbon atoms. Alkanes are typically found in crude oil and natural gas.

Example

"The chemist studied the properties of various alkanes to understand their behavior in different environments."

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