aldopentose
|al-do-pen-tose|
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/ˌældəˈpɛntoʊs/
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/ˌældəˈpɛntəʊs/
five-carbon sugar with aldehyde
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldopentose' originates from the combination of 'aldo-' from 'aldehyde' and 'pentose,' where 'pent-' means 'five' and '-ose' indicates a sugar.
Historical Evolution
'Aldopentose' was formed by combining the terms 'aldehyde' and 'pentose' to describe sugars with five carbon atoms and an aldehyde group.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sugar with five carbon atoms and an aldehyde group,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of monosaccharide (simple sugar) that contains five carbon atoms and an aldehyde group.
Ribose is an example of an aldopentose.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 04:21