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riboseOne entry found. Main Entry: ri·bose Pronunciation: \ˈrī-ˌbōs, -ˌbōz\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from ribonic acid an acid C5H10O6 obtained by oxidation of ribose Date: 1892 : a pentose C5H10O5 found especially in the dextrorotatory form as a component of many nucleosides (as adenosine and guanosine) especially in RNA
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