Associations to the word «Pentaerythritol»

Wiktionary

PENTAERYTHRITOL, noun. (organic compound) The polyhydric alcohol 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol C(CH2OH)4
PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE, noun. (organic compound) A potent, water-soluble high explosive, prepared by nitration of pentaerythritol.

Dictionary definition

PENTAERYTHRITOL, noun. A coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris.

Wise words

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John Locke