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dextrose

/ˈdɛkstrəʊz/

/ˈdɛkstroʊz/

dextrosenoun

dextroses

Translations

декстроза

Dextrose is often used in medical treatments to provide energy.

Декстроза часто используется в медицинских процедурах для обеспечения энергией.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

glucose

grape sugar

corn sugar

dextroglucose

dextroseadjective

/ˈdɛkstrəʊz/

/ˈdɛkstroʊz/

Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "dextrose solution").

Definitions

Containing or composed of dextrose.

The nurse prepared a dextrose solution for the dehydrated patient.