English Explanatory Dictionary

pentyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Word forms

pentyl pentyls

Etymology

From pentane + -yl.

Synonyms

amyl

Derived words

aminopentyl capecitabine dipentyl gabapentin isopentyl pentobarbital pentylamine pentylic tetrapentyl
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