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heptane

/hepˈteɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does heptane mean?

noun

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon, C7H16, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber.

Example

"The chemist used heptane to dissolve the stubborn stain on the lab equipment."

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