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Webster 1913 Edition
Pentatomic
Penˊta-tom′ic
,Adj.
[
Penta-
+ atomic
.] (Chem.)
(a)
Having five atoms in the molecule.
(b)
Having five hydrogen atoms capable of substitution.
Definition 2024
pentatomic
pentatomic
English
Alternative forms
- penta-atomic
- pentaatomic
Adjective
pentatomic (not comparable)
- (chemistry) Having five atoms in each molecule
- (chemistry) Having five hydrogen atoms capable of substitution.
Translations
having five atoms in each molecule
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