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Ethane



Ethane, hydrocarbon (C2H6) of the paraffin series of chemical compounds. Ethane is a colorless, odorless, flammable gas that boils at −127°F (−89°C). A constituent of natural gas, it has a high fuel value.



See also: Hydrocarbon.

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