heptane

noun

a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings

Roots

heptahept- · Greek · seven (carbon atoms)ane-ane · Greek · saturated hydrocarbon

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