"levoglucosan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: levoglucosans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} levoglucosan (usually uncountable, plural levoglucosans)
  1. (organic chemistry) 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 carbohydrates Wikipedia link: levoglucosan Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Organic compounds Related terms: levoglucosenone
    Sense id: en-levoglucosan-en-noun-Wu6xNw6i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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