pentene
|pen-tene|
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/ˈpɛnˌtin/
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/ˈpɛntiːn/
five-carbon alkene
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pentene' originates from 'International Scientific Vocabulary', specifically from 'pent-' meaning 'five' and '-ene' indicating an alkene.
Historical Evolution
'pentene' was formed in the 19th century as chemists named hydrocarbons systematically, and it became the modern English word 'pentene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an alkene with five carbon atoms', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
any of several isomeric alkenes with five carbon atoms and one double bond, having the formula C5H10.
Pentene is used as a monomer in the production of certain plastics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 13:40