methane series
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of methane series
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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It consists of a complex mixture of various hydrocarbons, largely of the methane series, but may vary much in appearance, composition, and properties.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section P and Q by Project Gutenberg
The methane series is the most extensive, all of the compounds up to C24H50 being known.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
In some series, as the methane series, the higher members are solids.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
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