English Explanatory Dictionary

neopentane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane

Pronunciation

nē'ōpĕnʹtān /ˌni(ː)oʊ̯ˈpɛnteɪ̯n/

Word forms

neopentane

Etymology

From neo- + pentane.

Synonyms

tetramethylmethane

Derived words

neopentyl
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