pentene

/ˈpɛntɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon with the general formula C5H8.

“The chemist synthesized a new pentene compound with remarkable properties.”

2. noun

A type of organic compound with the general formula CnH2n.

“The researcher studied the pentene derivatives in the new compound.”

Synonyms

  • alkene
  • olefin

Antonyms

  • aliphatic hydrocarbon
  • saturated hydrocarbon