Meaning
Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree English pentane Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. Frenchder. English -yl English pentyl From pentane + -yl.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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