pentazole

noun — 2 senses

pentazole

noun

Etymology From penta- + azole.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences HN₅, The five-membered homocyclic compound containing five nitrogen atoms and two double bonds

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any organic derivative of this compound; they are explosive

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