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(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric forms of a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 25 carbon atoms, but especially n-pentacosane CH₃(CH₂)₂₃CH₃ that is found in beeswax.
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Pentacosane means (organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric forms of a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 25 carbon atoms, but especially n-pentacosane CH₃(CH₂)₂₃CH₃ that is found in beeswax.
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Use pentacosane where its definition matches the intended context.
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