Definitions for alkane

alkane al·kane

Spelling: [al-keyn]
IPA: /ˈæl keɪn/

Alkane is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 69 anagrams from letters in alkane (aaekln).

Definitions for alkane

noun

  1. any member of the alkane series.

Origin of alkane

First recorded in 1895-1900; alk(yl) + -ane

Examples for alkane

Melt these together over a slow fire, mixing with them a little powder of alkane root to color it.

Word Value for alkane
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

Similar words for alkane
Word of the day