Meaning of pentaerythritol in English

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