Meaning
An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From pent- + -ane.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles: