What does "pentane" mean?

An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

What is a synonym for "pentane"?

Common synonyms include: alcohol, benzine, briquette, burnable, butane, carbon.

Pentane

//ˈpɛnteɪn// noun

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Noun

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An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

Synonyms

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alcohol benzine briquette burnable butane carbon

Etymology

From pent- + -ane.

Related phrases

n-pentane

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