levoglucosan
noun
le·vo·glucosan
| \ ¦lē(ˌ)vō+\
Definition of levoglucosan
: a levorotatory crystalline anhydride C6H10O5 of glucose that is best prepared by treating the beta form of phenyl glucoside with alkali, and that regenerates glucose on heating with water; 1,6-anhydro-β-d -glucose — compare glucosan
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