dextrose
1 synonym for dextrose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
Synonyms
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dextroglucose
Etymology
Formed from dextro- and -ose (“right-handed sugar”).
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