pentane

Noun

Meaning

Any one of the three metameric hydrocarbons, C5H12, of the methane or paraffin series. They are colorless, volatile liquids, two of which occur in petroleum. So called because of the five carbon atoms in the molecule.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gas fireball fuel carbon firing coal gasoline charcoal flammable combustible ethane butane inflammable hexane benzine
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Antonyms

fireproof incombustible nonflammable noncombustible noninflammable

Anagrams

pennate

Examples

Pentane (C 5 H 12 ) is a clear liquid at room temperature, commonly used in chemistry and industry as a powerful nearly odorless solvent of waxes and high molecular weight organic compounds, including greases. Source: Internet

The two drugs differ in that digoxin has an additional hydroxyl group at the C-3 position on the B-ring (adjacent to the pentane). Source: Internet

Pentane, hexane, heptane, and octane are classed as dangerous for the environment and harmful. Source: Internet

Pentane exists as three isomers: n-pentane (often called simply "pentane"), isopentane (2-methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pentander pentandrian pentandrous pentanediol pentanedione pentaneural