SINCE 1828
pentosan
noun
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
noun
pen·to·san
| \ ˈpent-ə-ˌsan
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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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