monosaccharide
2 synonyms for monosaccharide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A simple sugar built from just one ring, for instance glucose or fructose.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
monosugar
simple sugar
How to use monosaccharide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
monosaccharide units
break down into monosaccharides
Monosaccharide is a technical biochemistry term used in scientific rather than everyday contexts.
Etymology
Monosaccharide combines the prefix mono-, meaning single or one, with saccharide, a word for a sugar unit.
Full origin of monosaccharide →Frequently asked questions
What is a monosaccharide?
It's a simple sugar formed of just one ring; glucose, fructose and deoxyribose are all examples.
Is glucose a monosaccharide?
Yes, glucose is one of the most common examples of a monosaccharide.
What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide?
A monosaccharide is a single simple sugar unit, while a disaccharide is formed when two such units are joined together.
