pristane en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin pristis (“shark”) (as it is obtained primarily from shark liver oil) + -ane.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane, used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pristanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |