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Penta-

Pen′ta-

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ref.
[Gr.
πεντα-
, a later combining form of
πέντε
five. See
Five
.]
1.
A combining form denoting five;
as,
penta
capsular;
penta
gon.
2.
(Chem.)
Denoting the degree of five, either as regards quality, property, or composition;
as,
penta
sulphide,
containing five sulfur atoms
;
pent
oxide,
containing five oxygen atoms
, etc.
Also used adjectively.

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penta-

penta-

See also: penta

English

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penta-

  1. five

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Italian

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penta-

  1. penta-

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Spanish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πεντα- (penta-), combining form of πέντε (pénte) "five".

Prefix

penta-

  1. penta-

Derived terms

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