neopentane
See also: néopentane
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) enPR: nē'ōpĕnʹtān IPA(key): /ˌni(ː)oʊ̯ˈpɛnteɪ̯n/
Noun edit
neopentane (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane
Synonyms edit
- tetramethylmethane (dated)
Translations edit
aliphatic hydrocarbon: dimethylpropane
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