Pristane

Origin

Latin pristis, "shark", as it is obtained primarily from shark liver oil, and -ane.

Noun

1. (organic compound) A natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane, used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research.

Anagrams

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