noun
- a colorless liquid hydrocarbon with six carbon atoms, used as a solvent and in gasoline
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Hexane is commonly used to extract oils from seeds.
- The laboratory stored hexane in a well-ventilated area due to its flammability.
- Hexane evaporates quickly at room temperature.
- The chemist used hexane as a solvent for the organic compound.
- Hexane is found naturally in petroleum and natural gas.
- The paint thinner contained hexane as its main ingredient.