'arabinose' definitions:
Definition of 'arabinose'
- Pentose \Pen"tose\, n. [Penta- + -ose.] (Chem.)
Any of a group of sugars of the formula C5H10O5, such as as
arabinose or ribose; -- so called from the five carbon
atoms in the molecule. They are not fermented by yeast.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
