nonane.
Any of very many isomeric alkanes, of the general formula C₉H₂₀, and having nine carbon atoms.
Meaning & usage
Any of very many isomeric alkanes, of the general formula C₉H₂₀, and having nine carbon atoms.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁néwn̥ Proto-Indo-European *h₁newn̥(n)ós Proto-Italic *nowenos Latin nōnus English non- Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānusder. English -ane English nonane From non- (“nine”) + -ane.
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