perseitol

noun

per·​se·​i·​tol
ˈpərsēəˌtȯl,
pərˈs-,
-tōl
plural -s
: a crystalline polyhydric alcohol CH2OH(CHOH)5CH2OH found in the fruit and leaves of avocados

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary perse- (from New Latin Persea, genus name of Persea gratissima) + -itol

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“Perseitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perseitol. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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