hexano
/eɡˈsano/masculine
The English word hexane is translated into Spanish as hexano.
hexano refers to the aliphatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H14.
Meaning: aliphatic hydrocarbon: C6H14 (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
hexano is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡˈsano/
Did you know?
- In Spanish chemical nomenclature, the suffix -ano is used for alkanes, but the word ano also means 'anus'.
- The suffix -ano in hexano is shared with common household items like butano used for camping stoves and propano for heating.
- The term hexano is part of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature, which is used universally in Spanish-speaking laboratories.
Examples in context
- ¿Es el hexano tóxico?Is hexane toxic?This sentence is useful for asking if hexano is toxic.Tatoeba #4458496 by mervert1, translation #4458100 by mervert1
- El hexano es un hidrocarburo.Hexane is a hydrocarbon.This sentence is useful for stating that hexano is a hydrocarbon.Tatoeba #4462461 by mervert1, translation #4458098 by mervert1
- El hexano es ampliamente utilizado en la industria petroquímica.Hexane is widely used in the petrochemical industry.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar hexano en esta farmacia?Do you know where I can find hexane in this pharmacy?
- El hexano se utiliza para remover manchas difíciles.Hexane is used to remove tough stains.
- Voy a necesitar algo de hexano para mi experimento.I'm going to need some hexane for my experiment.
- El hexano se usa en el laboratorio.Hexane is used in the laboratory.
Example conversation
Two students are working in a chemistry lab.
- Daniel¿Dónde está el hexano, María?Where is the hexane, María?
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa de Daniel.It is on Daniel's table.
- DanielGracias, lo necesito para el experimento.Thanks, I need it for the experiment.
- MaríaTen cuidado con ese producto.Be careful with that product.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hexane” translations and entries hexano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.