tridecane Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tri*dec"ane noun

Etymology

Pref. tri- + Gr. ten. So called from the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A hydrocarbon, C13H28, of the methane series, which is a probable ingredient both of crude petroleum and of kerosene, and is produced artificially as a light colorless liquid.