Cetane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cetane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₆H₃₄ (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₆H₃₄ (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.
Word Forms
- cetanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isocetane, cetene, hectane, hexadecane, nondecane, dodecane.
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