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What words have the root word penta?

The root word "penta" means "five" in Greek. Here are some words with the root "penta":

General:

* Pentagon: A five-sided polygon.

* Pentameter: A line of poetry with five metrical feet.

* Pentad: A group of five.

* Pentadactyl: Having five fingers or toes (e.g., humans, most mammals).

* Pentathlon: An athletic competition with five events.

* Pentacle: A five-pointed star used in witchcraft and other contexts.

Chemistry:

* Pentane: A hydrocarbon with five carbon atoms.

* Pentahydrate: A compound with five water molecules.

* Pentabromide: A chemical compound containing five bromine atoms.

Other:

* Pentatonic: Relating to a five-note musical scale.

* Pentacostal: Relating to the Pentecostal denomination of Christianity.

These are just a few examples. There are many other words that use the root "penta."

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