English dictionary
pentose
/'p/E/nt/oU/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Any of a group of sugars of the formula C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, as arabinose; -- so called from the five carbon atoms in the molecule. They are not fermented by yeast.
Source: webster1913