English Explanatory Dictionary

pentane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛnteɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pentane.wav

Word forms

pentane pentanes

Etymology

From pent- + -ane.

Derived words

cyclopentane isopentane methylpentane neopentane n-pentane oxapentane pentabamate pentanediol pentanedithiol pentanoic pentanol pentyl silapentane spiropentane trimethylpentane
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