levoglucosan

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Synonyms: levoglucose

Antonyms: levoglucose

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} 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 [[carbohydrate]]s

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