maltose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disaccharide, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːltəʊz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maltose.wav

Word forms

maltose maltoses

Etymology

From malt + -ose.

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