English Explanatory Dictionary

dextrose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dextrose.wav

Word forms

dextrose dextroses

Etymology

From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).

Synonyms

D-glucose dextroglucose

Antonyms

L-glucose

Related words

dextrin levulose

Derived words

nondextrose phenose polydextrose
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