arabinose

noun arab·i·nose \ə-ˈra-bə-ˌnōs, -ˌnōz\

Definition of ARABINOSE

: a white crystalline aldose sugar C₅H₁₀O₅ occurring especially in vegetable gums

International Scientific Vocabulary arabin (the solid principle in gum arabic, from gum arabic + ¹-in) + -ose

First Known Use: 1889

Medical Dictionary

noun arab·i·nose \ə-ˈrab-ə-ˌnōs, -ˌnōz\

: a white crystalline aldose sugar C₅H₁₀O₅ occurring especially in vegetable gums

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