pentose

noun

pen·tose ˈpen-ˌtōs

-ˌtōz

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (such as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in the molecule

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pentose was in 1890

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“Pentose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pentose. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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pentose

noun

pen·tose ˈpen-ˌtōs

: any of various sugars containing five carbon atoms in a molecule

pentose

noun

pen·tose ˈpen-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in a molecule

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