English Explanatory Dictionary

triose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪoʊs/ /-oʊz/

Word forms

triose trioses

Etymology

From tri- + -ose.

Derived words

triose phosphate
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