verbascose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pentasaccharide (galactose-galactose-galactose-glucose-fructose), found in many legumes, that is metabolized by intestinal flora

Word forms

verbascose

Etymology

From translingual Verbascum + -ose. Originally derived from Verbascum thapsus (common mullein).

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