Definition of "pentaerythritol" []

• The polyhydric alcohol 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol C(CH2OH)4 (noun)

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• "A preliminary FBI analysis found that the device contained PETN, also known as pentaerythritol, a high explosive."
• "FBI analysis found that the device contained PETN, also known as pentaerythritol, a high explosive."
• "Also known as pentaerythritol tetranitrate, the colorless PETN crystals are used in detonating cords for industrial explosions, as well as in heart medications."