methane series 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Hypernym
organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative
EnglishHyponym
butane 1
noun
occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
amine 1
noun
a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
ethane 1
noun
a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
heptane 1
noun
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
hexane 1
noun
a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
