pentaerythritol
noun
pen·ta·eryth·ri·tol
ˌpent-ə-i-ˈrith-rə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O4 that is used chiefly in making synthetic resins, synthetic drying oils, and explosives
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“Pentaerythritol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pentaerythritol. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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