Hexane
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colourless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane group, derived from petroleum and widely used as a solvent.
“Hexane is commonly used in laboratories to extract oils from plant material.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hex·ane
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Synonyms
alkanesolvent
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Wordle
Starts with HEX, ends in ANE, a recognisable chemistry suffix pattern
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