pentane

pentane

English

Etymology

From pent- +‎ -ane.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛnteɪn/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛnteɪn

Noun

pentane (plural pentanes)

  1. (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.

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French

Etymology

    From penta- (five) +‎ -ane.

    Pronunciation

    Noun

    pentane m (plural pentanes)

    1. pentane

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