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glucose

UK
/ˈɡluːkəʊs/
US
/ˈɡluˌkoʊs/

Translations

glucosenoun
glucoses
pl
Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
Глюкоза - это простой сахар, который является важным источником энергии в живых организмах.
Synonyms
dextrose
blood sugar
grape sugar
simple sugar
glucoseadjective
UK
/ˈɡluːkəʊs/
US
/ˈɡluˌkoʊs/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., ‘glucose level’, ‘glucose metabolism’.

Definitions

glucosenoun
A monosaccharide sugar (C6H12O6), also called dextrose, that serves as the chief energy source for living organisms and as a building block of many carbohydrates.
Cells take up glucose from the bloodstream and break it down to release energy.
A syrup containing glucose and other sugars, made by hydrolyzing starch and used in the food industry.
The recipe called for a tablespoon of glucose to give the candy a smooth texture.
glucoseadjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from glucose.
The nurse recorded the patient’s glucose level every hour.
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