English word oxapentane comes from English pentane, English oxa-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pentane | English (eng) | (organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions. |
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| oxapentane | English (eng) | (organic compound) An ether formally formed from pentane by replacing a methylene group by an oxygen atom. |