GLUCOSE


Meaning of GLUCOSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɡlu:kəus ]

n. 1 a simple sugar containing six carbon atoms, found mainly in its dextrorotatory form (see DEXTROSE), which is an important energy source in living organisms and obtainable from some carbohydrates by hydrolysis. °Chem. formula: C[6]H[12]O[6]. 2 a syrup containing glucose sugars from the incomplete hydrolysis of starch. [F f. Gk gleukos sweet wine, rel. to glukus sweet]

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