isohexane en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌaɪsoʊˈhɛkseɪn/
- īsōhĕks'ān
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor. English iso- Proto-Indo-European *swéḱs Proto-Hellenic *hwéks Ancient Greek ἕξ (héx) Ancient Greek ἑξα- (hexa-)der. Latin hexa-der. English hexa- English hex- Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānusder. English -ane English hexane English isohexane From iso- + hexane.
Meanings
- Any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| isohexanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |