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Pentane 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.

Using Pentane

  • The main meaning on this page is: An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
  • In the example corpus, pentane often appears in combinations such as: the pentane.

Context around Pentane

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 1 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

simply 1×

Often after:

exists 1× isopentane 1× chain 1× hexane 1×

Sentence patterns with Pentane

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

an n pentane chain forming 1× called simply pentane isopentane 2 1× isomers n pentane often called 1× like the pentane was used 1× pentane c 5 1× pentane exists as 1× pentane hexane heptane 1× to the pentane 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

in the table 1× it looks like 1× pentane c 5 1× pentane exists as 1× pentane hexane heptane 1× the two drugs 1×

Common sentence endings:

and neopentane dimethylpropane 1× boost energy production 1× compounds including greases 1× environment and harmful 1× three different compounds 1× to the pentane 1×

Words around Pentane

Just before it in the word index:

pentameters 2 pentameter 10 pentamers 2 pentair 19 pentahalides 2 pentagrid 2

Just after it in the word index:

pentangeli 2 pentangle 7 pentanol 2 pentanthera 3 pentapolis 8 pentaprism 6

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 8 aage 8 aardvarks 8 abaca 8 abaji 8 abascal 8

Corpus analysis for Pentane

  • In this selection, "pentane" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, simply, exists, isopentane and chain stand out and add context to how "pentane" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include an n pentane chain forming and called simply pentane isopentane 2. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "pentane" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aage and aardvarks, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with pentane

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Pentane, hexane, heptane, and octane are classed as dangerous for the environment and harmful. (14 words)

It looks like the pentane was used as a secondary power source to boost energy production. (16 words)

Pentane exists as three isomers: n-pentane (often called simply "pentane"), isopentane (2-methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane). (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Pentane (C 5 H 12 ) is a clear liquid at room temperature, commonly used in chemistry and industry as a powerful nearly odorless solvent of waxes and high molecular weight organic compounds, including greases. (34 words)

The two drugs differ in that digoxin has an additional hydroxyl group at the C-3 position on the B-ring (adjacent to the pentane). (25 words)

In the table below, the hydroxyl group can occupy three different positions on an n-pentane chain forming three different compounds. (21 words)

Example sentences (6)

Pentane exists as three isomers: n-pentane (often called simply "pentane"), isopentane (2-methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane).

It looks like the pentane was used as a secondary power source to boost energy production.

In the table below, the hydroxyl group can occupy three different positions on an n-pentane chain forming three different compounds.

Pentane (C 5 H 12 ) is a clear liquid at room temperature, commonly used in chemistry and industry as a powerful nearly odorless solvent of waxes and high molecular weight organic compounds, including greases.

Pentane, hexane, heptane, and octane are classed as dangerous for the environment and harmful.

The two drugs differ in that digoxin has an additional hydroxyl group at the C-3 position on the B-ring (adjacent to the pentane).

Common combinations with pentane

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "pentane" in a sentence?
An example: "Pentane exists as three isomers: n-pentane (often called simply "pentane"), isopentane (2-methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane)." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "pentane" from authentic English texts.
What does "pentane" mean?
Pentane means: An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
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