pentamethylene

noun — 2 senses

pentamethylene

noun

Etymology From penta- + methylene, being composed of five methylene residues.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Especially, In compounds Five methylene groups in a molecule

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Synonym of cyclopentane.

Related terms
trimethylene, tetramethylene

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