pentaerythritol
/ˌpɛntəˈrɪθrɪtɔl/
noun
- A white crystalline compound used in making explosives, paints, and plastics.
- The chemist handled pentaerythritol carefully in the lab.
- Pentaerythritol is a key ingredient in some types of varnish.
- Manufacturers use pentaerythritol to produce durable coatings.