cetane

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Synonyms: metane, cetene, cetate

Antonyms: metane, cetene, cetate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} The [[aliphatic]] [[hydrocarbon]] C{{sub|16}}H{{sub|34}} ([[hexadecane]]) used as a [[standard]] for [[diesel]] [[fuel]].

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