corn sugar
corn sugar · corn sugars
Dextrose, especially originating from corn starchDextrose, especially originating from corn starch.
» He says the whisky-based biofuel provides more power than bioethanol, a fuel made from plants like corn or sugar cane.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Dextrose, especially originating from corn starch.
(countable, uncountable)A deceptive term for high fructose corn syrup developed by corn refiners meant to imply sugar.
More definitions
- dextrose used as sweetening agent
- dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch
Examples
1 sentencesHe says the whisky-based biofuel provides more power than bioethanol, a fuel made from plants like corn or sugar cane.
Origin
From corn + sugar.From corn + sugar.
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Forms
plural: corn sugars| Singular | corn sugar |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable