cetane
nounEtymology From Latin cetus (“whale”) + -ane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₆H₃₄ (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.
- Derived terms
- cetane number, isocetane
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