methane series

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. alkane series.

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methane series British  

noun

1. another name for the alkane series See alkane

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methane series Scientific  

1. The alkane series.

2. See under alkane

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Etymology

Origin of methane series

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The methane series is the most extensive, all of the compounds up to C24H50 being known.

From Project Gutenberg

It consists of a complex mixture of various hydrocarbons, largely of the methane series, but may vary much in appearance, composition, and properties.

From Project Gutenberg

In some series, as the methane series, the higher members are solids.

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