ethane

== English == === Etymology === From eth- +‎ -ane. === Pronunciation === (US) enPR: ĕth'ān, IPA(key): /ˈɛθeɪn/ (Received Pronunciation) enPR: ēth'ān, IPA(key): /ˈiːθeɪn/ Rhymes: -ɛθeɪn === Noun === ethane (usually uncountable, plural ethanes) (organic chemistry, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas. (organic chemistry, countable) The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals. chlorinated ethanes; halogenated ethanes ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === heaten