How to Say “Hexane” in Spanish

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.

  1. Daniel

    ¿Dónde está el hexano, María?
    Where is the hexane, María?
  2. María

    Está sobre la mesa de Daniel.
    It is on Daniel's table.
  3. Daniel

    Gracias, lo necesito para el experimento.
    Thanks, I need it for the experiment.
  4. María

    Ten cuidado con ese producto.
    Be careful with that product.

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