| 释义 |
pen·tane
\ˈpen.ˌtān\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary penta- + -ane
: any of three isomeric paraffin hydrocarbons C5H12 found in petroleum and natural gas:
a. : the volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent — called also n-pentane, normal pentane
b. : isopentane
c. : neopentane |