n. A methyl-pentose, 6-deoxy-L-mannose, which occurs in the leaves and flowers of poison ivy and is a constituent of many plant glycosides.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A crystalline substance, CH3(CH.OH)4.CHO + H2O, made by boiling quercitin, etc., with dilute sulphuric acid. It melts at 92–93° C. Also called isodulcite.
Word Usage
"Lactose, melezitose, mannose, rhamnose, and galactose were not found in any of the samples. doi: 10.1371 / journal. pone.0004804.g002"