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ethane

/ˈiːθeɪn/
Meanings

  • A colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest hydrocarbon.

    - "Ethane is the simplest hydrocarbon."
    - "It is a colorless, odorless gas."
Rhymes
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ethane , chalone , serene , marine
Homophones
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  1. Ethane (en) : A colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest hydrocarbon.

  2. Ether (en) : A volatile, clear liquid that is used as a solvent and anesthetic.

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ethane , ethanes
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Ethane is a colorless, odorless gas that exists in two main forms: liquefied ethane and compressed ethane., Liquefied ethane is obtained by cooling ethane gas under high pressure until it liquefies. Liquefied ethane is stored in insulated containers to prevent it from boiling and returning to its gaseous state. Liquefied ethane is used as a refrigerant in the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and as a fuel in the production of electricity through natural gas engines., Compressed ethane is obtained by compressing ethane gas under high pressure until it reaches a desired density. Compressed ethane is stored in high-pressure containers to prevent it from expanding and escaping. Compressed ethane is used as a fuel in the production of electricity through natural gas engines, and as a fuel in the production of heat through furnaces.

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Ethane derives its name from the Greek word 'ethanos', meaning 'alone' or 'unattached'. This name was given to ethane because it was the simplest hydrocarbon.

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  1. Ethane is the simplest hydrocarbon, consisting of only two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms.

  2. Ethane was first discovered in 1801 by the German chemist Eilhard Mitscherlich, who extracted it from coal gas.

  3. Ethane is a colorless, odorless gas, which makes it difficult to detect leaks. To help detect leaks, ethane is often added as a tracer gas to natural gas pipelines.

  4. Ethane is used as a fuel in the production of electricity through natural gas engines, and as a fuel in the production of heat through furnaces.

  5. Ethane is also used as a solvent in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals and paint manufacturing. In addition, ethane is used as a feedstock in the production of chemicals, plastics, and other industrial products.

  6. Ethane is also used as a fuel in the production of synthetic rubber through the process of polymerization.

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  1. Natural Gas: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is composed primarily of methane (CH4), but also contains other hydrocarbons such as ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), and butane (C4H10). Natural gas is used primarily as a fuel for heating and cooking, and as a fuel for generating electricity. Natural gas is also used as a feedstock in the production of chemicals, plastics, and other industrial products.

  2. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a liquid form of natural gas that has been cooled to a temperature below its boiling point. LNG is obtained by liquefying natural gas through a process called refrigeration. In the refrigeration process, natural gas is cooled by being passed through a series of heat exchangers, which transfer the heat from the gas to a refrigerant, such as ammonia or methylene chloride. The refrigerant is then compressed, and the heat of compression is used to further cool the natural gas in the next heat exchanger. This process is repeated until the natural gas has been cooled to a temperature below its boiling point, and has been converted into a liquid form known as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). LNG is then stored in insulated tanks to prevent it from boiling and returning to its gaseous state. LNG is then transported to various destinations around the world, where it is regasified and used as a fuel for heating and cooking, and as a fuel for generating electricity.

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Ethane has played an important role in various aspects of human culture. It has been used as a fuel in the production of steel and other metals. Ethane has also been used as a solvent in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals and paint manufacturing. In addition, ethane has been used as a fuel in the production of electricity through natural gas engines. Ethane has also been used as a fuel in the production of heat through furnaces. Ethane has also been used as a fuel in the production of synthetic rubber through the process of polymerization.

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