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pentose
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[ˈpɛntəʊz], (Noun)
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- any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain five carbon atoms, such as ribose and xylose. They generally have the chemical formula C₅H₁₀O₅
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Origin
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late 19th century: from penta- ‘five’ + -ose
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