n :  any of three isomeric alkanes C₅H₁₂ occurring in petroleum : esp  :  the volatile flammable liquid straight-chain isomer that has been used to produce anesthesia .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  pen·tene  pon·tine 
 
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