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monosaccharide

/ˌmɒnəʊˈsækəraɪd/

/ˌmɑːnəˈsækəraɪd/

Translations

monosaccharideadjective

/ˌmɒn.əʊˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

/ˌmɑː.noʊˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

Used attributively in phrases like 'monosaccharide analysis'; treat as adjective.

Synonyms

monomeric (sugar)

monosaccharidenoun

monosaccharides

/ˌmɒnəʊˈsækəraɪd/

/ˌmɑːnəˈsækəraɪd/

Glucose is a common monosaccharide found in many foods.

Глюкоза - это распространенный моносахарид, который содержится во многих продуктах.

Synonyms

simple sugar

single sugar

monosaccharideadjective

Relating to or composed of monosaccharides.

The monosaccharide composition of the sample was determined by chromatography.

monosaccharidenoun

A simple sugar that is the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose.

Glucose is a common monosaccharide that serves as an essential energy source for cells.

Any carbohydrate that cannot be hydrolysed to give a simpler sugar; a simple sugar unit such as glucose, fructose, or ribose.

Fructose is a monosaccharide that cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrate units.