ALL meanings of pentane
pen·tane
P p - noun pentane a hydrocarbon of the methane series, existing in three liquid isomeric forms. 1
- noun pentane Also called normal pentane. the most important isomer of pentane, a colorless, flammable, water-insoluble, very volatile liquid, C 5 H 1 2 , obtained from petroleum by distillation: used chiefly as a solvent and in medicine as an anesthetic. 1
- noun pentane an alkane hydrocarbon having three isomers, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (n-pentane) which is a colourless flammable liquid used as a solvent. Formula: C5H12 0
- noun pentane any of three known isomeric, colorless alkanes, C5H12, occurring in petroleum, etc.: used as a solvent, in low-temperature thermometers, etc. 0