Meaning of pentaerythritol in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛntə(r)ɛˈrɪθrɪtɒl/

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  1. Noun

    pentaerythritol

    Etymology

    late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From penta- + erythritol, after German Penta-Erythrit

    Definitions

    1. a coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris

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