Found 2 items, similar to ethane.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ethane ethane n : a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel [syn: C2H6]
English → English (gcide) Definition: ethane ethane \eth"ane\ ([e^]th"[=a]n), n. [From Ether.] (Chem.) A gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol (ethyl alcohol), acetaldehyde, ether, and acetic acid. Called also dimethyl. [1913 Webster]