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glucose

/ˈɡluːkəʊs/

/ˈɡluˌkoʊs/

glucosenoun

glucoses

Translations

глюкоза

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

dextrose

blood sugar

grape sugar

simple sugar

glucoseadjective

/ˈɡluːkəʊs/

/ˈɡluˌkoʊs/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., ‘glucose level’, ‘glucose metabolism’.

Definitions

Relating to, containing, or derived from glucose.

The nurse recorded the patient’s glucose level every hour.