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pentane
pen·tane [ pén tàyn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
hydrocarbon: an organic chemical belonging to the group containing only hydrogen and carbon hydrocarbons. Use: solvent. C5H12
[Late 19th century. <penta-]
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