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Noun: alkane  'al,keyn
  1. A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
    - methane series, alkane series, paraffin series, paraffin

Derived forms: alkanes

Type of: aliphatic compound

Encyclopedia: Alkane,reduced-rubredoxin:oxygen 1-oxidoreductase

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