/ Dictionary / Index A alkane series: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: al'kane se"ries Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. the homologous series of saturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons having the general formula CH, as methane, CH, or ethane, CH. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. alkane alkanet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: feline Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language