dextrose
dextrose · dextroses
Traubenzucker, Dextrose
The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide moleculeThe naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
/ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
Traubenzucker, Dextrose
More definitions
- an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
Translations
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By meaning 1
naturally-occurring form of glucose:
Origin
From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).
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Forms
plural: dextrosesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits:dextroglucosegrape sugar
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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