dodecane
nounEtymology From dodec- + -ane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of very many isomers of the alkane having twelve carbon atoms, but especially n-dodecane that is used as a solvent and is present in Diesel fuel.
- Derived terms
- cyclododecane, dodecanethiol, dodecanoic, dodecanol, tetraazacyclododecane