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A bridged, polyhydroxy heterocycle, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol or 1,6-anhydro-beta-D-glucose, formed by controlled pyrolysis of various carbohydratesSee Also: levoglucosenone
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levoglucosenone — noun A bridged, unsaturated heterocyclic ketone, 6,8 dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct 2 en 4 one formed from levoglucosan by further loss of two molecules of water … Wiktionary
glucosan — ˈglükəˌsan noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary glucose + an 1. : any of several intramolecular anhydrides C6H10O5 of glucose compare levoglucosan 2. : a hexosan (as dextran or starch) that yields essentially only glucose on… … Useful english dictionary
