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One-person electric vehicle (1985)
The Sinclair C5 is a small one-person battery electric recumbent tricycle, technically an "electrically assisted pedal cycle". It was the culmination
Sinclair_C5
English entrepreneur and inventor (1940–2021)
industry. Sinclair also had several commercial failures, including the Sinclair Radionics Black Watch wristwatch, the Sinclair Vehicles C5 battery electric
Clive_Sinclair
British electric vehicle company (1983–1985)
(and only) Sinclair Vehicles production model was the single-seater Sinclair C5, launched on 10 January 1985. Larger models were planned, including the
Sinclair_Vehicles
British consumer electronics company
related to Sinclair Research. Sinclair BASIC Sinclair C5 Sinclair Executive Sinclair Radionics Sinclair Scientific Sinclair Vehicles Timex Sinclair TV80 Sinclair
Sinclair_Research
Motor vehicle
motorcycle under UK law. The Sinclair Zike was developed by Sir Clive Sinclair following the commercial failure of the Sinclair C5 in 1985. Electric vehicles
Sinclair_Zike
Topics referred to by the same term
C5, a car manufactured by Chery Sauber C5, a sportscar by Sauber Audi A6 (C5), the second generation of the Audi A6 built from 1997 to 2004 Sinclair C5
C5
British businessman
April 1966 he joined Sinclair Radionics where he worked for 13 years. He was involved with their hifi products and their Sinclair C5 electric vehicle. In
Christopher Curry (businessman)
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Topics referred to by the same term
Arthur Sinclair Sinclair C5, a one-person battery electric velomobile Augustus Sinclair, a character in the 2010 video game BioShock 2 Jeffrey Sinclair, a
Sinclair
1982 home computer
which he saw as ripe for a new approach. On 10 January 1985, Sinclair unveiled the Sinclair C5, a small one-person battery electric recumbent tricycle. It
ZX_Spectrum
Human-powered vehicle
Sinclair C5. The C5 was a delta trike (one front, two rear wheels) with electric assist designed to be mass-produced and sold for a low price. The C5
Velomobile
List of three-wheeled vehicles that are powered by a motor
(1973–2002) Reliant TW9 (1967–1987) Rollfix-Eilwagen Scott Sociable Scootacar Sinclair C5 (1985) Soviet SMZ S-1L Spirit of America Formula Shell LSRV. (jet engine)
List_of_motorized_trikes
adjustment Volvo 480 1986 1995 suspension tuning handling adjustment Sinclair C5 1985 1985 chassis development Toyota MR2 1984 1989 suspension tuning
List_of_Lotus_vehicles
British multinational manufacturer of sports cars and electric lifestyle vehicles
engine and its variants Lotus was responsible for various aspects of the Sinclair C5 electric tricycle Lotus was responsible for the suspension calibration
Lotus_Cars
American film producer
roll call of terrible business ideas, MoviePass ranks alongside the Sinclair C5, Juicero, and The Soup Tube." Stacy Spikes's memoir Black Founder, The
Stacy_Spikes
Factory in Pentrebach, Wales
Sir Clive Sinclair’s, Sinclair C5 motor car, was launched and later produced at the Hoover Factory. After a few short months, the Sinclair C5 was deemed
The Hoover Factory, Pentrebach
The_Hoover_Factory,_Pentrebach
1992 benefit concert
Year of Live Aid, EastEnders, Madonna, Whitney, Back to the Future, The Sinclair C5, and much more!". BBC. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025. "Queen The
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
The_Freddie_Mercury_Tribute_Concert
Hindiba, Taxus baccata L, calcium channel blocker Clive Sinclair (1940–2021), U.K. – Sinclair C5, ZX Spectrum and A-bike Isaac Singer (1811–1875), U.S.
List_of_inventors
Modes of transport involving very light vehicles
Mochet in 1932. The first mass-produced electric velomobile was the Sinclair C5. While micromobility vehicles have long been available for users to purchase
Micromobility
hydrocarbon energy market. However, vehicles such as the intensely marketed Sinclair C5 failed. General Motors created a concept car using another gasoline car
History of the electric vehicle
History_of_the_electric_vehicle
Annual British comedy TV panel show
Me", appeared as a mystery guest. The four winners were "presented" a Sinclair C5 by Samantha Fox. The show was recorded on 19 September 2012 and aired
The_Big_Fat_Quiz_of_the_Year
Town in Wales
one point, Hoover was the largest employer in the borough. Later the Sinclair C5 was built in the same factory. Hoover and other companies targeted Merthyr;
Merthyr_Tydfil
British music journalist
Year of Live Aid, EastEnders, Madonna, Whitney, Back to the Future, The Sinclair C5, and much more!". BBC Online. Retrieved 24 July 2025. "Dispatches: Last
David_Hepworth
Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody • Ford F-150 Raptor • Audi RS 3) • Turning a Sinclair C5 into a bobsleigh 12 June 2022 (2022-06-12) 3.86 233 3 Lotus Emira The
List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes
List_of_Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series)_episodes
Dutch hip hop duo
The 80s. His record was nominated just behind "Men in Makeup" and the Sinclair C5. He is currently working as a DJ in the Netherlands, and co-hosts the
MC_Miker_G_&_DJ_Sven
BBC television series
transatlantic mobile phone call, made from Lesley Judd sitting in a Sinclair C5 outside Television Centre to Freff on the top of a New York skyscraper
Micro_Live
British computer magazine
publishers, which jokingly suggested that Future had intended to buy a Sinclair C5 and had ended up buying the magazine by mistake. Publishing of the magazine
Your_Sinclair
British television comedy series
diaries, recounting their experiences of 1980s living, such as riding the Sinclair C5, thoughts on the guy from the Ready Brek adverts, and watching the video
The_Adam_and_Joe_Show
Fictional cartoon family published in newspapers
using unexpected items such as skis, a motorbike, a hang glider or a Sinclair C5, or playing the tuba. Despite her fearsome moods and behaviour, and the
Giles_family
Type of motorcycle
Bicycle where the rider's pedalling is assisted by an electric motor Sinclair C5 – One-person electric vehicle (1985) Toll, Micah (13 July 2019). "This
EROCKIT
German electric vehicle manufacturer
manually using the built-in pedals. Cycle rickshaw List of motorized trikes Sinclair C5 – another three-wheeled pedal/battery vehicle Velomobile Mensch-Maschine-Trittstelle
Twike
Vehicle using two or more power sources
human-powered electric vehicles. These include such vehicles as the Sinclair C5, Twike,[clarification needed] electric bicycles, electric skateboards
Hybrid_vehicle
British TV programme
in Haverhill. They also supplied other technical props, including the Sinclair C5, and Jason Fitzpatrick, director of the museum, played the part of David
Micro_Men
Listed entertainment and sports venue in London
1984 film adaptation of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. The Sinclair C5 battery electric vehicle was launched at the Palace in January 1985,
Alexandra_Palace
Battery powered cars
(4137): 66–69. 21 February 1976. Adamson, Ian; Kennedy, Richard (1986). Sinclair and the 'Sunrise' Technology. Harmondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin Books.
List of battery electric vehicles
List_of_battery_electric_vehicles
County borough in Wales
one point Hoover was the largest employer in the borough. Later the Sinclair C5 was built the same factory. Several other companies built factories,
Merthyr_Tydfil_County_Borough
Transport Museum in Warwickshire, England
Rolls-Royce Phantom The last Aston Martin DB7 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Sinclair C5 Ford RS200 The last production Austin Montego Jaguar R1 Formula One racecar
British_Motor_Museum
2005 British television show
predicts that "Madonna will be out of business in six months". (1985) The Sinclair C5 (1985) Barry Cunningham of Bloomsbury Publishing predicts that J. K.
50_Terrible_Predictions
Vehicle not powered by petrol or diesel
improvement in battery life. Three such commercially made vehicles are the Sinclair C5, ELF and TWIKE. Flywheels can be also used for alternative fuel and were
Alternative_fuel_vehicle
2010 British TV series or programme
Clive Sinclair not only helped popularize the pocket calculator, he also designed a digital watch, a range of personal computers and the Sinclair C5, an
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention
Wallace_&_Gromit's_World_of_Invention
Prototype Army Mod 1945 Royal Enfield Quadricycle 1900 Rudge-Whitworth 1928 Sinclair C5 1985 Skyfleet S570 model 2006 Model of a fictional aircraft Solar Flair
List of vehicles at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
List_of_vehicles_at_the_National_Motor_Museum,_Beaulieu
Automotive museum in Derbyshire, England
Humber Hawk, Austin Allegro, Rover Metro, Mini Clubman, Triumph Toledo, Sinclair C5, DMC DeLorean, Ford Fiesta, Jensen Interceptor, Rover P6, Jaguar XJS
Great_British_Car_Journey
conceived by Arthur Ling. 1985: The Sinclair C5, a one-person battery electric vehicle, invented by Sir Clive Sinclair (1940–2021). 1997: World Land Speed
List of English inventions and discoveries
List_of_English_inventions_and_discoveries
Bowden Hansom cab – Joseph Hansom Seat belt – George Cayley Sinclair C5 – Sir Clive Sinclair Tarmac – E. Purnell Hooley Tension-spoke wire wheels – George
List of British innovations and discoveries
List_of_British_innovations_and_discoveries
Type of bicycle
delta configuration, sometime electrically powered Sinclair C5. Although sold as an "electric car", the C5 could be characterised as a recumbent tricycle
Recumbent_bicycle
Series of a 2002 British TV show
Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody • Ford F-150 Raptor • Audi RS 3) • Turning a Sinclair C5 into a bobsleigh 12 June 2022 (2022-06-12) 3.86 233 3 Lotus Emira The
Top_Gear_series_32
BBC television documentary series
sometimes featured products not marketed in other parts of the world, such as the C5 and Teasmade, the series proved salable in other markets. The programme was
Electric Dreams (2009 TV series)
Electric_Dreams_(2009_TV_series)
Ridable small motorised road vehicles
scooters and skateboards reappeared in the 1970s and the 1980s. Twike and Sinclair C5 were 1980s enclosed hybrid velomobiles that also used pedal power. With
Personal_transporter
for arson. 10 January The Sinclair C5, a battery-assisted recumbent tricycle, designed by the British inventor Clive Sinclair is launched. Eight people
1985_in_the_United_Kingdom
Human settlement in Wales
factory manufacturing washing machines. The factory later produced the Sinclair C5 battery-powered three-wheeler car. On Friday, 6 March 2009, Hoover confirmed
Pentrebach
Charitable trust of museums
aeroplanes, Austin, Rover and MG motor cars, a red phone box, coins, and a Sinclair C5. The natural history collection includes approximately 5,700 taxidermied
Birmingham_Museums_Trust
2009 British TV series or programme
Future Has Landed" 25 June 2009 (2009-06-25) DMC DeLorean, ZX Spectrum & Sinclair C5, Westland Lynx, Scimitar Tank, Lotus Esprit Essex Turbo and Ford Sierra
Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie
Britain's_Greatest_Machines_with_Chris_Barrie
2012 British TV series
portable time slice camera rig to capture parkour stunts and transform a Sinclair C5 into a `monster machine'. Plus, Ian and Rory help 2011 Got to Dance champions
Gadget_Geeks
British open-air transport museum
many exhibits ranging from a 1904 Lowestoft Corporation tram to a 1985 Sinclair C5. Tram rides are available on a route passing the museum's trolleybus
East_Anglia_Transport_Museum
First commercial maglev, albeit low-speed opens in Birmingham. 1985 – Sinclair C5, the first mass-produced electric battery velomobile launched. 1989 –
Timeline of transportation technology
Timeline_of_transportation_technology
Edwards becomes Cavendish Professor of Physics at Cambridge. Clive Sinclair's C5 electric vehicle is manufactured at the Hoover works in Merthyr Tydfil
1984_in_Wales
Museum store in Birmingham, England
collection of Austin, Rover and MG motor cars, a red phone box and a Sinclair C5. It opens to the public monthly, or by arrangement. There are also other
Birmingham Museum Collection Centre
Birmingham_Museum_Collection_Centre
197 and 250 cc 2 1957-1964 Made in Hunslet, Leeds United Kingdom Sinclair C5 Sinclair Vehicles, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Battery electric vehicle 1 1985 14
List of microcars by country of origin: U
List_of_microcars_by_country_of_origin:_U
Museum in Craven Arms, Shropshire, England
Toffee factory, tickets from the first National Lottery in 1994 and a Sinclair C5. The museum was run without any funding or sponsorship and relied on
Land_of_Lost_Content_(museum)
1981 home computer
unsuccessful TV80 pocket television and C5 electric vehicle. In an interview with Practical Computing, Sinclair explained: I make computers because they
ZX81
Community school in Royston, Hertfordshire, England
and the school's summer fete, of which one pupil wrote: "There was a Sinclair C5 to ride in. It is battery powered and the handle bars are under your
Icknield_Walk_First_School
Remote exploration camera by I.A.Recordings
"Tyrolean traverse" or "Blondin" arrangement. A large diameter pulley (a Sinclair C5 wheel) is mounted on a trolley which is winched along a wire rope slung
MineCam
Business Machines Later renamed to Quint Systems Joint venture between Sinclair Research and Timex Corporation Arthur, Charles (May 11, 2011). "Google
List of computer system manufacturers
List_of_computer_system_manufacturers
Television station in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, affiliated with CBS. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside two independent stations—KJZZ-TV (channel 14)
KUTV
Television station in Kalamazoo, Michigan
serving West Michigan as an affiliate of CBS. The station is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and maintains studios on West Maple Street in Kalamazoo;
WWMT
Television station in Seattle
(November 6, 1973). "Moyers Bears Repetition". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. p. C5. Stredicke, Victor (October 28, 1973). "New UHF channel proposed for Seattle"
KZJO
English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer (born 1970)
Alexander Armstrong to Iceland". c21media.net. Retrieved 30 September 2021. "C5 sends Alexander Armstrong to South Korea". c21media.net. Archived from the
Alexander_Armstrong
Television station in Nashville, Tennessee
maintains a secondary affiliation with MyNetworkTV. WUXP-TV is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside WZTV (channel 17), an affiliate of Fox and The
WUXP-TV
British television series
Times indicated that Donald Sinclair had more rough edges than Siegfried in the books (and in the TV productions). "Sinclair's real-life behaviour was much
All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)
All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(2020_TV_series)
Television station in Salt Lake City
S.L." The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 10, 1980. p. C5. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022
KSTU
Television station in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York, United States, affiliated with CBS. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside WSTM-TV (channel 3), an affiliate of NBC and
WKOF
Canadian-American curler (born 1992)
the finish line". Star Tribune. p. C5. Retrieved May 20, 2020. Monteith, Austin (Mar 10, 2018). "CURLING: Sinclair, Persinger teams win Nationals". Grand
Jamie_Sinclair
British media franchise
Tristan Farnon, based on real-life counterparts, Donald Sinclair and his brother Brian Sinclair respectively. Wight used the name Helen Alderson for his
All Creatures Great and Small (franchise)
All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(franchise)
Television station in Salt Lake City
television station in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside CBS affiliate KUTV (channel 2) and fellow independent
KJZZ-TV
British computer manufacturer
Acorn Inc. Ltd announced a brand new smartphone, the Acorn Micro C5. The Acorn Micro C5 has since been discontinued. In 2009, BBC4 screened Micro Men, a
Acorn_Computers
Television station in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania as an affiliate of the Fox network. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside WSWB (channel 38), an affiliate of The CW, and
WOLF-TV
Television station in Buffalo, New York
New York, United States, affiliated with the Fox network. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside WNYO-TV (channel 49), an independent station
WUTV
American media company
when it sold most of its properties to The Seattle Times Company and Sinclair Broadcast Group. William Howard Gannett, of Augusta, Maine, first published
Guy_Gannett_Communications
American actress (born 1938)
30, 1996). "Beaming On Late? A 'Trek' Primer". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. C5. "Suicide song prompts another lawsuit". The Dallas Morning News. June 12
Diana_Muldaur
1991 studio album by the Psychedelic Furs
Barry (2 March 1992). "Psychedelic Furs fly high". The Patriot-News. p. C5. "World Outside by The Psychedelic Furs". Billboard. Vol. 103, no. 33. 17
World_Outside
Television station in Washington, D.C.
Debates on Radio, Television". The Washington Post. September 23, 1970. p. C5. ProQuest 147922507. "Channel 50 In Bankruptcy". The Washington Post. May
WDCW
Television station in Buffalo, New York
maintains a secondary affiliation with MyNetworkTV. WNYO-TV is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside Fox affiliate WUTV (channel 29) and the two stations
WNYO-TV
American rock band
puts on a classy show". The Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. p. C5. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019 –
Chicago_(band)
1986 American horror film by Kevin S. Tenney
(March 18, 1987). "'Witchboard' is lacking spirit". Hartford Courant. p. C5 – via Newspapers.com. Russell, Candace (March 13, 1987). "Supernatural thriller
Witchboard
Matter with biological processes
PMID 21875147. "Biota". Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved 31 October 2025. Sinclair, A. R. E.; Byrom, Andrea E. (2006). "Understanding ecosystem dynamics for
Life
Pre-grouping railway designs Great Central A5 B1/B18 B2/B19 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 C4 C5 C13 C14 D7 D9 D10 D11 G3 J10 J11 J60 J62 J63 L1/L3 M1 N4 N5 N6 O4 O5 Q4 S1
Locomotives of the Great Eastern Railway
Locomotives_of_the_Great_Eastern_Railway
Television station in Norfolk, Virginia
"Question of Channel 3 License Still Up in the Air". The Virginian-Pilot. p. C5. "Broadcast Bureau wants more delay in FCC renewal of WTAR-TV license". Broadcasting
WTKR
1991 studio album by B.B. King
Helen (February 9, 1992). "B.B. King never better". Edmonton Journal. p. C5. Esmonde, Donn (February 3, 1992). "No-Frills Thrills". The Buffalo News.
There_Is_Always_One_More_Time
Television station in Sacramento, California
newscast to boost ratings". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. p. C5. Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. "Channel 6 reportedly interested
KTXL
Business transaction
Resources Following Sales". The Scranton Times. Scranton, Pennsylvania. p. C5. Retrieved February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Stephenson, Tom (June 9
Merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc.
Merger_of_Nexstar_Media_Group_and_Tegna_Inc.
Television station in Sanger, California
States, serving the Fresno area as an affiliate of The CW. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside Visalia-licensed Fox affiliate KMPH-TV (channel
KFRE-TV
Television station in Scranton, Pennsylvania
serving as the CW affiliate for Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group alongside WOLF-TV (channel 56), a Fox affiliate, and WQMY
WSWB
Former American soccer team
1976). "Sounders to leave KVI; Seahawks get six hours". The Seattle Times. p. C5. Holt, Gordy (February 5, 1977). "Cody New Sounders' Voice". Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle_Sounders_(1974–1983)
Benzodiazepine medication
Psychopharmacology Communications. 1 (1): 89–92. PMID 1223993. Bonkowsky HL, Sinclair PR, Emery S, Sinclair JF (June 1980). "Seizure management in acute hepatic porphyria:
Clonazepam
Life arising from non-living matter
doi:10.1007/978-3-031-23397-5_6. ISBN 978-3-031-23397-5. Haas, Sebastian; Sinclair, Kimberly Poppy; Catling, David C. (9 January 2024). "Biogeochemical explanations
Abiogenesis
tenor voice lies between C3 (C one octave below middle C), to the high C (C5). The low extreme for tenors is roughly A2 (two octaves below middle C). At
List of tenors in non-classical music
List_of_tenors_in_non-classical_music
Baseball stadium in Boston, Massachusetts
Andrew (June 30, 2005). "Sea Dogs Try to Get the Boot". Bangor Daily News. p. C5. Retrieved March 8, 2013. Vega, Michael (September 24, 2008). "Pesky Makes
Fenway_Park
Toy car brand
Atlantic Bugatti EB 110 Chevrolet Corvette '57 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible Citroen 15 CV T.A. Citroën 2 CV Datsun 240 Z Datsun
Bburago
1985 single by Madonna
key of C major, with Madonna's voice spanning from the tonal nodes of C4 to C5. The song has a basic chord progression of F–G–Em–Am-F-G-C in the chorus,
Material_Girl
1986 American science fiction film directed by Leonard Nimoy
"Star Trek saga finds new life in San Francisco". The Globe and Mail. p. C5. Kael, Pauline (1991). 5001 Nights at the Movies. New York, N.Y.: Picador
Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_Home
1993 song by Duran Duran
"nimble guitar work" while Mark Elliott of Dig! called it "bass-heavy". Paul Sinclair of SuperDeluxeEdition noted that Duran Duran were "not trying to sound
None_of_the_Above_(song)
SINCLAIR C5
SINCLAIR C5
Boy/Male
American, British, English, French
Prayer; St Clair
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
The Illustrious
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Latin, Scottish
Prayer; Form of Synclair; A Clear Sign; From Saint Clair Sur Elle
Boy/Male
English French
St. Clair.
Boy/Male
Latin English French Scottish
Hard working.
SINCLAIR C5
SINCLAIR C5
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Remover of Fear
Boy/Male
American, Australian
Sovereign
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lion, King of the jungle
Boy/Male
Muslim
Old Arabic name
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Combination of Lee & Anne
Girl/Female
Hindu
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Leofwine, LEWIN means "dear friend."
Female
Chinese
beautiful and elegant.
Boy/Male
Tamil
King of forest
Boy/Male
Arabic
Enthusiasm; Zeal
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n.
An oily liquid alkaloid, C5H11N, having a hot, peppery, ammoniacal odor. It is related to pyridine, and is obtained by the decomposition of piperine.
n.
An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, of the acetylene series. Same as Valerylene.
n.
A solid crystalline substance, C5H13NO2, found in the toadstool (Agaricus muscarius), and in putrid fish. It is a typical ptomaine, and a violent poison.
n.
A volatile liquid hydrocarbon, C5H6, related to ethylene and acetylene, but possessing the property of unsaturation in the third degree. It is the only known member of a distinct series of compounds. It has a garlic odor.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C5H6O4, which is obtained as a white crystalline substance by decomposing aconitic and other organic acids.
n.
The hypothetical radical C5H9O, regarded as the essential nucleus of certain valeric acid derivatives.
n.
A hypothetical hydrocarbon, C5H10, metameric with the amylenes, and the nucleus of a large number of derivatives; -- so named because regarded as composed of five methylene residues. Cf. Trimethylene, and Tetramethylene.
a.
Designating the acid proper (C5H10(CO2/H)2) which is obtained from camphoric acid.
n.
a nontoxic base, C5H14N2, found in the putrescent matters of flesh, fish, decaying cheese, etc.
n.
A liquid hydrocarbon, C5H8; -- called also pentine.
n.
A nitrogenous base, C5H5N, obtained from the distillation of bone oil or coal tar, and by the decomposition of certain alkaloids, as a colorless liquid with a peculiar pungent odor. It is the nucleus of a large number of organic substances, among which several vegetable alkaloids, as nicotine and certain of the ptomaines, may be mentioned. See Lutidine.
n.
Any one of several metameric alkaloids, C5H3N.(CH3)2, of the pyridine series, obtained from bone oil as liquids, and having peculiar pungent odors. These alkaloids are also called respectively dimethyl pyridine, ethyl pyridine, etc.
n.
The hypothetical radical, C5H11, of pentane and certain of its derivatives. Same as Amyl.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C5H8N4O6, which is obtained, as a white crystalline substance, by the slow oxidation of uric acid in alkaline solution.
a.
Pertaining to, or denoting, an acid (called also acetyl-propionic acid), C5H8O3, obtained by the action of dilute acids on various sugars (as levulose).
n.
A crystalline substance (C5H5N5O) contained in guano. It is also a constituent of the liver, pancreas, and other glands in mammals.
n.
Any one of the three metameric hydrocarbons, C5H12, of the methane or paraffin series. They are colorless, volatile liquids, two of which occur in petroleum. So called because of the five carbon atoms in the molecule.
n.
A hypothetical radical, C5H4N, regarded as the essential residue of pyridine, and analogous to phenyl.
n.
A nitrogenous base, C5H11NO2, produced artificially, and also occurring naturally in beet-root molasses and its residues, from which it is extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- called also lycine and oxyneurine. It has a sweetish taste.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a complex ketonic acid, C5H6O3, obtained as a white crystalline substance; -- so called because once supposed to contain a peculiar radical of four carbon atoms. Called also acetyl-acrylic acid.