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Noun: pentane  'pen,teyn
  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

Derived forms: pentanes

Encyclopedia: Pentane

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