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Pentose
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noun
Pentose
n. (Chem.) Any of a group of sugars of the formula C5H10O5, such as as arabinose or ribose; so called from the five carbon atoms in the molecule. They are not fermented by yeast.
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Words linked to "Pentose" :
simple sugar
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monosaccharose
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monosaccharide
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