English word pentasiloxane comes from English penta- (Five.), English siloxane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| penta- | English (eng) | Five. |
| siloxane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) any of a class of compound having a short repeating unit of silicon and oxygen atoms (either in a chain or a ring) with organic side chains. |
| pentasiloxane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any siloxane having five -Si-O- groups. |