pentaerythritol (Meaning)

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pentaerythritol (n)

a coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris

Synonyms & Antonyms of pentaerythritol

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pentaerythritol Sentence Examples

  1. Pentaerythritol is a white, crystalline solid with a melting point of 260°C.
  2. Pentaerythritol is produced by the reaction of formaldehyde with acetaldehyde.
  3. Pentaerythritol is used as an intermediate in the production of alkyd resins, polyesters, and other polymers.
  4. Pentaerythritol is also used as a flame retardant and a plasticizer.
  5. Pentaerythritol is soluble in water and in organic solvents.
  6. Pentaerythritol is a non-toxic and non-flammable compound.
  7. Pentaerythritol is used in the production of explosives.
  8. Pentaerythritol is also used in the production of printing inks.
  9. Pentaerythritol is used in the production of cosmetics.
  10. Pentaerythritol is used in the production of food additives.

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a coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Pentaerythritol is a white, crystalline solid with a melting point of 260°C.

Pentaerythritol is produced by the reaction of formaldehyde with acetaldehyde.

Pentaerythritol is used as an intermediate in the production of alkyd resins, polyesters, and other polymers.

Pentaerythritol is also used as a flame retardant and a plasticizer.