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/ˌni(ː)oʊ̯ˈpɛnteɪ̯n/ · noun
(organic chemistry) The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane.
Use neopentane when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Neopentane means (organic chemistry) The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane.
Common synonyms include tetramethylmethane.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use neopentane where its definition matches the intended context.
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