dextrose
Meanings
Plural: dextroses
Noun
- an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
- The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
Origin / Etymology
From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).
Synonyms
D-Glucose, D-glucose, dextroglucose, grape sugar
Antonyms
L-Glucose, L-glucose
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 16
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