'Pentadecane' definitions:

Definition of 'Pentadecane'

From: GCIDE
  • Pentadecane \Pen`ta*dec"ane\ (p[e^]n`t[.a]*d[e^]k"[=a]n), n. [Penta- + Gr. de`ka ten.] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C15H32) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc., and obtained as a colorless liquid; -- so called from the fifteen carbon atoms in the molecule. [1913 Webster]