noun
a colorless, odorless, flammable gas that is a hydrocarbon with the formula C2H6
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Ethane is a simple hydrocarbon compound composed of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.
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I learned in chemistry class that ethane is used as a fuel for heating and cooking.
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Let's grab some ethane for the camping trip so we can cook our food over the fire.
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The relationship between the two characters was like ethane - simple and stable.