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One of a group of metameric hydrocarbons C9H20 of the paraffin series; - so called because of the nine carbon atoms in the molecule. Normal nonane is a colorless volatile liquid, an ingredient of ordinary kerosene.

One of a group of metameric hydrocarbons C9H20 of the paraffin series; - so called because of the nine carbon atoms in the molecule. Normal nonane is a colorless volatile liquid, an ingredient of ordinary kerosene.

A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, C9H20. non compos mentis. In law irresponsible by reason of unsound mind. [Lat.]