Meaning Of The Word Pentosan

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What's The Definition Of Pentosan?

pentosan in American English
any of a group of plant carbohydrates which form pentoses upon undergoing hydrolysis
noun: any of a class of polysaccharides that occur in plants, humus, etc., and form pentoses upon hydrolysis

pentosan in British English
noun: any of a group of polysaccharides, having the general formula (C5 H8 O4)n: occur in plants, humus, etc

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