HeyRuaHow to say “hexane” in Irish
- Irish:
- heacsán
- English:
- hexane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HEK-sawn” /ˈhʲɛksˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- heacsáin, an heacsáin (e.g. móilín heacsáin, a molecule of hexane)
What does “heacsán” mean?
- hexane
- Hexane is a colourless liquid hydrocarbon found in petroleum, used as a solvent.Also: hydrocarbon, solvent.
“Heacsán” with the article
Here is heacsán after the article (an t-alt).
an heacsán
the hexane
No change after an
“Heacsán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using heacsán, the Irish word for hexane.
Is hidreacarbón é heacsán.
Hexane is a hydrocarbon.
Úsáidtear an heacsán mar thuaslagóir.
Hexane is used as a solvent.
Tá sé adamh carbóin i móilín heacsáin.
There are six carbon atoms in a hexane molecule.
Faightear heacsán ó pheitreal.
Hexane is obtained from petroleum.
Ná lig don heacsán teacht in aice le lasair.
Don't let the hexane come near a flame.
Tá boladh láidir ar an heacsán.
Hexane has a strong smell.
Is leacht gan dath é heacsán.
Hexane is a colourless liquid.
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Hexane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hexane?
The Irish for hexane is heacsán (pronounced “HEK-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce heacsán in Irish?
Heacsán is said like “HEK-sawn” (IPA /ˈhʲɛksˠaːnˠ/).
Does heacsán have a plural?
No plural form is given for heacsán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How are names of alkanes formed in Irish?
They follow the English pattern with Irish spelling, ending in -án: meatán, eatán, própán, bútán, peantán, heacsán.
