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dextrose

UK
/ˈdɛkstrəʊz/
US
/ˈdɛkstroʊz/

Translations

dextrosenoun
dextroses
pl
Dextrose is often used in medical treatments to provide energy.
Декстроза часто используется в медицинских процедурах для обеспечения энергией.
Synonyms
glucose
grape sugar
corn sugar
dextroglucose
dextroseadjective
UK
/ˈdɛkstrəʊz/
US
/ˈdɛkstroʊz/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "dextrose solution").

Definitions

dextrosenoun
The dextrorotatory form of glucose (D-glucose), especially when produced from starch, used as a sweetener and as an energy source in food and medical applications.
Commercial bakers often add dextrose to dough to speed up yeast fermentation.
dextroseadjective
Containing or composed of dextrose.
The nurse prepared a dextrose solution for the dehydrated patient.
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