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- noun Plural form of
maltene .
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Asphaltenes are high-molecular weight species that are insoluble in these solvents, whereas maltenes have lower molecular weights and are soluble.
Asphalt 2008
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Asphalts normally contain between 5 and 25% by weight of asphaltenes and may be regarded as colloids of asphaltene micelles dispersed in maltenes.
Asphalt 2008
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The compounds are classified as asphaltenes or maltenes according to their solubility in hexane or heptane.
Asphalt 2008
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