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Heptane Definition & Meaning

heptane
noun
  1. a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings

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  • "isomers heptane"
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What does heptane mean?
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
What part of speech is heptane?
Heptane is a noun.

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