Meaning of pentose in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɛntoʊs/

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1. Noun

   pentose

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from penta-‘five’ + -ose

   Definitions

   1. any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule

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