Renewable Energy terms starting with X

3 terms

1. Xeric (habitat) Low in moisture. Dry environmental conditions. Habitats or sites characterized by their limited water availability.
2. xylan A polymer of xylose with a repeating unit of C5H804, found in the hemicellulose fraction of biomass. Can be hydrolyzed to xylose.
3. xylose (C5H10O5) A five-carbon sugar. A product of hydrolysis of xylan found in the hemicellulose fraction of biomass.