Pentane
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɛnteɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pentane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
Word Forms
- pentanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trimethyl, iso, neopentane, n-pentane, dimethylpropane, trimethylpentane.
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