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pentosan

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pen·​to·​san | \ ˈpen-tə-ˌsan How to pronounce pentosan (audio) \

Definition of pentosan

: any of various polysaccharides that yield only pentoses on hydrolysis and occur widely in plants

First Known Use of pentosan

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pentosan

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pentosan

noun
pen·​to·​san | \ ˈpent-ə-ˌsan How to pronounce pentosan (audio) \

Medical Definition of pentosan

: any of various polysaccharides that yield only pentoses on hydrolysis and are widely distributed in plants

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