Ethane: meaning, definitions and examples
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ethane
[ หษฮธeษชn ]
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:
๐ต๐น etano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฅเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Ethan
๐ฎ๐ฉ etana
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ etan
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใฟใณ
๐ซ๐ท รฉthane
๐ช๐ธ etano
๐น๐ท etan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุซุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ethan
๐ธ๐ฐ etรกn
๐จ๐ณ ไน็ท
๐ธ๐ฎ etan
๐ฎ๐ธ etan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etan
๐ฒ๐ฝ etano
Etymology
The word 'ethane' originated from the name 'ethyl', which comes from the Greek word 'aithฤr', 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.
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