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Definition of Pentane

1. n. 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.

Definition of Pentane

1. Noun. (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. ¹

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Definition of Pentane

1. a volatile liquid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pentane

1. Any one of the three metameric hydrocarbons, C5H12, of the methane or paraffin series. They are colourless, volatile liquids, two of which occur in petroleum. So called because of the five carbon atoms in the molecule. See: Penta-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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