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(organic chemistry) The polyhydric alcohol 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol C(CH₂OH)₄.
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Pentaerythritol means (organic chemistry) The polyhydric alcohol 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol C(CH₂OH)₄.
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