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pentane
Pentane is a technical term used primarily in chemistry and industrial engineering. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is almost exclusively found in laboratory reports, chemical catalogs, or academic textbooks. It is rarely used in general conversation unless discussing organic chemistry or fuel components.
As a mass noun representing a chemical substance, it is treated as uncountable. To refer to specific quantities, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a volume of pentane or a sample of pentane rather than pluralizing the word.
Meanings
Examples
Pentane is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
Pentane is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
The lab technician carefully poured the pentane into the beaker.
Pentane evaporates very quickly due to its high volatility.
We need to ensure the pentane is stored in a flame-proof cabinet.
I wonder if pentane would be the best solvent for this extraction.
Pentane is often used as a blowing agent in the production of foam.