pen·ta·dec·ane | \ ¦pentə¦deˌkān \
plural -s
Definition of pentadecane
: any of numerous paraffin hydrocarbons C15H32 one of which has been obtained from petroleum especially : the oily liquid normal hydrocarbon CH3(CH2)13CH3
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