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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any compound, but especially a derivative of a sugar, that has five acetate groups

Etymology

From penta- + acetate.

Related phrases

arabitol pentaacetatearbutin pentaacetatediethylenetriamine pentaacetategalactose pentaacetateglucose pentaacetate

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