pentane
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noun \ˈpen-ˌtān\Definition of PENTANE
: any of three isomeric alkanes C5H12 that occur especially in petroleum
Origin of PENTANE
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1877
pen·tane
noun \ˈpen-ˌtān\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PENTANE
: any of three isomeric alkanes C5H12 occurring in petroleum; especially : the volatile flammable liquid straight-chain isomer that has been used to produce anesthesia
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