heptane

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: hep=tane

CIDE DICTIONARY

heptane, n. [Gr. "epta` seven.].

 Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

heptane, n. Chem. a liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, obtained from petroleum.

Usage

Chem. formula: C7H16

Etymology

HEPTA- + -ANE