neopentane

noun

neo·​pentane

¦nē(ˌ)ō+

: a gaseous or very volatile liquid hydrocarbon (CH₃)₄C found in small amounts in petroleum and natural gas; dimethyl-propane or tetramethyl-methane

Word History

Etymology

ne- + pentane

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