Tridecane \Tri*dec"ane\ (tr[-i]*d[e^]k"[=a]n), n. [Pref. tri- +
Gr. ? ten. So called from the number of carbon atoms in the
molecule.] (Chem.)
A hydrocarbon, {C13H28}, of the methane series, which is a
probable ingredient both of crude petroleum and of kerosene,
and is produced artificially as a light colorless liquid.
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