PENTANE
\pˈɛnte͡ɪn], \pˈɛnteɪn], \p_ˈɛ_n_t_eɪ_n]\
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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.
By Oddity Software
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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.
By Noah Webster.
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Paraffin hydrocarbon occurring as a colourless fluid in petroleum &c. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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An anesthetic hydrocarbon, C5H12.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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