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Ethane: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethane

 

[ หˆษ›ฮธeษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Ethane is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and pressure, classified as an alkane with the chemical formula C2H6. It is the second simplest alkane after methane, consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. Ethane is primarily used as a fuel and in the petrochemical industry to produce ethylene.

Synonyms

C2H6, ethylic hydride

Examples of usage

  • Ethane is often used in the production of plastics.
  • The natural gas we use contains significant amounts of ethane.
  • Ethane can be extracted from natural gas.
  • In laboratories, ethane can be used as a standard reference gas.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น etano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฅเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ethan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ etana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ etan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉthane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ etano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ํƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠุซุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ethan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ etรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน™็ƒท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ etan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ etan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ etano

Etymology

The word 'ethane' originated from the name 'ethyl', which comes from the Greek word 'aithฤ“r', meaning 'upper air' or 'pure, fresh air.' Ethyl was identified in the early 19th century as a principal component in many organic compounds. The suffix '-ane' denotes that it is an alkane, a category of hydrocarbons. Ethane was first isolated in 1834 by the American chemist William Henry and was recognized as a unique compound distinct from others in the hydrocarbon series. This classification laid the groundwork for modern organic chemistry. The study of ethane has contributed to advancements in both chemical theory and practical applications in various fields, especially in energy and materials science.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,679, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.