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OCTANES
Noun
octanes
plural of octane
Anagrams
• Acteons, Secotan, costean
Source: Wiktionary
OCTANE
Oc"tane, n. Etym: [See Octa-] . (Chem.)
Definition: Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C8H18) of the methane series. The most important is a colorless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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