Hexane (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Hexane is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon derived from the refining of petroleum and is used as a cleaning solvent in the textile industry.
- The mechanic used hexane to remove grease and grime from the car's engine parts.
- In the lab, hexane is commonly used as a solvent to extract oils and fats from plant and animal tissues.
- The company specializes in producing hexane of high purity for use in pharmaceutical applications.
- Hexane is also used as a thinner forpaints and varnishes, as well as a solvent for adhesives and rubber cements.