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(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of a tetramethyl derivative of pentadecane, but especially pristane (2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane)..
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Tetramethylpentadecane means (organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of a tetramethyl derivative of pentadecane, but especially pristane (2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane)..
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Use tetramethylpentadecane where its definition matches the intended context.
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