PENTOSES

Noun

pentoses

plural of pentose

Anagrams

• open sets, posteens

Source: Wiktionary


PENTOSE

Pen"tose, n. [Penta- + -ose.] (Chem.)

Definition: Any of a group of sugars of the formula C5H10O5, as arabinose;

– so called from the five carbon atoms in the molecule. They are not fermented by yeast.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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