pristane
nounEtymology From Latin pristis (“shark”) (as it is obtained primarily from shark liver oil) + -ane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane, used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research
- Derived terms
- norpristane, pristanic