Thesaurus: heptane

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1. n. Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.
2. n. a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
3. Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.
4. Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of theparaffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so calledbecause the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, acolorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oilof cannel coal, etc.
5. n a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings