Octan

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Etymology

From oct- +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔkˈtʰaːn/
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  • Rhymes: -aːn
  • Hyphenation: Oc‧tan

Noun

Octan n (strong, genitive Octans, plural Octane)

  1. (organic chemistry) octane

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