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

plural of pristane

Of or pertaining to pristanic acid or its derivatives.

(organic chemistry) The diterpenoid acid 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecanoic acid found in many animal lipids