pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs 

-ˌtōz

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (such as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in the molecule

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs 

: any of various sugars containing five carbon atoms in a molecule

Medical Definition

pentose

noun

pen·​tose ˈpen-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz 

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in a molecule