pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs 

-ˌtōz

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (such as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in the molecule

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pentose

• tomentose

Kids Definition

pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs 

: any of various sugars containing five carbon atoms in a molecule

Medical Definition

pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz 

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in a molecule