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Definition of Levoglucosan
1. Noun. (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 carbohydrates ¹
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