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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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

All synonyms

alcoholbenzinebriquetteburnablebutanecarbon

Etymology

From pent- + -ane.