pen·tose
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, -ˌtōz \
Definition of pentose
: a monosaccharide C5H10O5 (such as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in the molecule
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“Pentose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pentose. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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pen·tose
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Medical Definition of pentose
: a monosaccharide C5H10O5 (as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in a molecule
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The first known use of pentose was in 1890
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