pen·to·san
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Definition of pentosan
: any of various polysaccharides that yield only pentoses on hydrolysis and occur widely in plants
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“Pentosan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pentosan. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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pentosan
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pen·to·san
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Medical Definition of pentosan
: any of various polysaccharides that yield only pentoses on hydrolysis and are widely distributed in plants
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The first known use of pentosan was in 1892
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