Found 2 items, similar to alkane series.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: alkane series alkane series n : a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane, paraffin]
English → English (gcide) Definition: alkane series alkane series \alkane series\ n. (Chem.) a series of acyclic non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2). They include methane, ethane, propane, butane, and the paraffins. Syn: methane series, alkane series, paraffin [WordNet 1.5 PC]