PENTOSANS

Noun

pentosans

plural of pentosan

Source: Wiktionary


PENTOSAN

Pen"to*san, n. Also -sane. [From Pentose.] (Chem.)

Definition: One of a class of substances (complex carbohydrates widely distributed in plants, as in fruits, gums, woods, hay, etc.) which yield pentoses on hydrolysis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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