GLYCOSIDE


Meaning of GLYCOSIDE in English

[ 'glʌɪkə(ʊ)sʌɪd ]

■ noun Biochemistry a compound formed from a simple sugar and another compound by replacement of a hydroxyl group in the sugar molecule.

Derivatives

glycosidic adjective

Origin

C19: from glyco- , on the pattern of glucoside .

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