pentanols

/ˈpɛntəˌnɔlz/
noun
  1. A group of chemical compounds that are alcohols with five carbon atoms in each molecule.
    • Pentanols are used as solvents in some industrial processes.
    • Chemists study pentanols to understand how alcohol molecules behave.
    • The lab tested several pentanols to see which one evaporated fastest.
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