alkanes

n.a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

同义词：methane seriesalkane seriesparaffin seriesparaffin

1. Alkanes are generally unreactive and are used as fuels and lubricants.
   烷烃通常不易反应，广泛用作燃料和润滑剂。
2. The simplest alkane is methane, which consists of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.
   最简单的烷烃是甲烷，由一个碳原子和四个氢原子组成。
3. Alkanes can be obtained from natural gas and petroleum.
   烷烃可以从天然气和石油中提取。
4. Higher alkanes, such as octane, are important components of gasoline.
   较高分子的烷烃，如辛烷，是汽油的重要成分。