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A combining form denoting five; as, pentacapsular; pentagon.

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  1. A combining form denoting five; as, pentacapsular; pentagon.
  2. Denoting the degree of five, either as regards quality, property, or composition; as, pentasulphide; pentoxide, etc. Also used adjectively.
  3. 1. A combining form denoting five; as, pentacapsular; pentagon. 2. (Chem.) Denoting the degree of five, either as regards quality, property, or composition; as, pentasulphide; pentoxide, etc. Also used adjectively.
  4. Denoting the degree of five, either as regards quality,property, or composition; as, pentasulphide; pentoxide, etc. Alsoused adjectively.