pentanedithiol

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noun

Any of many isomeric dithiols derived from pentane, but especially 1,5-pentanedithiol that has several industrial applications

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Meanings

nounpentanedithiol (plural pentanedithiols)

plural pentanedithiols

  1. chemistryAny of many isomeric dithiols derived from pentane, but especially 1,5-pentanedithiol that has several industrial applications

Origin

From pentane + dithiol.

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APA

pentanedithiol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentanedithiol

MLA

“pentanedithiol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentanedithiol. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pentanedithiol,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentanedithiol.

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