1. Plural of pentyl; organic chemical groups or compounds derived from pentane, containing five carbon atoms, used in industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist synthesized several pentyls for use in the new polymer formulation.
• Pentyls are commonly found in various industrial solvents and additives.
• The research team studied the properties of different pentyl isomers.
• Pentyls play an important role in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.