Ethane (noun)

1. A hydrocarbon compound consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms (C2H6).
2. A colorless, flammable gas that is the simplest member of the alkane series of hydrocarbons.

Origin:

From the greek word "ethos" meaning "heat" and the chemical suffix "-ane".

Examples:

1. Ethane is commonly used as a feedstock for the petrochemical industry.
2. Ethane is one of the components of natural gas.
3. Ethane is a colorless, odorless gas.
4. Ethane is a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H6.
5. Ethane is a component of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).