Pentane

Full definition of pentane

Noun

pentane

(plural pentanes)

(organic compound) 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.

Derived terms

cyclopentane

Anagrams

pennate