ethane

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: ĕth'ān, IPA ^(key): en or /ˈɛθeɪn/
• (UK) enPR: ēth'ān, IPA ^(key): en or /ˈiːθeɪn/

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Noun

Singular ethane

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Ethane (C₂H₆) is a type of hydrocarbon that is found in natural gas.

   Ethane is an alkane with 2 carbon atoms.