HeyRuaHow to say “alkane” in Irish
- Irish:
- alcán
- English:
- alkane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-kawn” /ˈalˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- alcáin (alkanes)
- Genitive singular:
- alcáin, an alcáin (e.g. foirmle an alcáin, the formula of the alkane)
- Genitive plural:
- alcán, na n-alcán (e.g. sraith na n-alcán, the alkane series)
What does “alcán” mean?
- alkane
- A saturated hydrocarbon in chemistry, such as methane or propane, whose carbon atoms are joined by single bonds.Also: paraffin hydrocarbon, saturated hydrocarbon.
“Alcán” with the article
The plural of alkane in Irish is alcáin. Here is alcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Alcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alcán, the Irish word for alkane.
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Alkane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alkane?
The Irish for alkane is alcán (pronounced “AL-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is alcáin.
How do you pronounce alcán in Irish?
Alcán is said like “AL-kawn” (IPA /ˈalˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of alkane in Irish?
The plural of alcán is alcáin; with the article, na halcáin means “the alkanes”. The genitive plural is alcán, as in sraith na n-alcán (the alkane series).
Why does alcán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alcán (the alkane), a halcán (her alkane), a n-alcán (their alkane), na halcáin (the alkanes).
What is the difference between alcán and alcéin?
An alcán (alkane) has only single bonds between carbon atoms, while an alcéin (alkene) has at least one double bond.
