pentane

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Etymology

From pent- +‎ -ane.

Noun

pentane (plural pentanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

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French

Etymology

From penta- (five) +‎ -ane.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ̃.tan/
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Noun

pentane m (plural pentanes)

  1. pentane

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