ethane

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Synonyms: thane, ethan, methane, ethene, ethyne, ethine, ethrane, ethne

Antonyms: thane, ethan, methane, ethene, ethyne, ethine, ethrane, ethne

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound|uncountable}} An [[aliphatic]] [[hydrocarbon]], C₂H₆, [[gaseous]] at normal [[temperature]]s and [[pressure]]s, [[being]] a [[constituent]] of [[natural]] [[gas]].
2. {{lb|en|organic compound|countable}} The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other [[radical]]s.

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