tetracontane

Questions

What does tetracontane mean?

Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having forty carbon atoms, but especially n-tetracontane CH₃(CH₂)₃₈CH₃

Where does tetracontane come from?

From tetra- + -cont- + -ane.

How to pronounce tetracontane

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tetracontane”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tetracontane”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “tetracontane” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.