levoglucosans

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A form of levoglucosan — 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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of levoglucosan
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