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pentosan

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pen·to·san  (pnt-sn)
n.
Any of a group of polysaccharides found with cellulose in many woody plants and yielding pentoses on hydrolysis.
pentosan [ˈpɛntəˌsæn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem any of a group of polysaccharides, having the general formula (C5H8O4)n: occur in plants, humus, etc.
[from pentose + -an]


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