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penta-
combining form
Definition of PENTA-
1
: five <pentahedron>
2
: containing five atoms or groups <pentane>
Variants of PENTA-
penta- or pent-
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Origin of PENTA-
Greek, from pente — more at five
PENTA- Defined for Kids
penta-
prefix
Definition of PENTA- for Kids
: five
Variants of PENTA-
penta- or pent-
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