GLUCOSE


Meaning of GLUCOSE in English

[ 'glu:kəʊs , -z ]

■ noun a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

↘a syrup containing ~ and other sugars, made by hydrolysis of starch and used in the food industry.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from Gk gleukos 'sweet wine'.

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