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      hexane
      noun
      a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
      Roots
      hexhex- · Greek · sixane-ane · Greek · saturated hydrocarbon
      Words related to hexane
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      Where does hexane come from?

      The word hexane breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: hex, from Greek hex (“six”); and -ane, from Greek ane (“saturated hydrocarbon”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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