dextrose
/deks'trɔ:s/
Definition
- Noun:
- A simple sugar: Dextrose is a type of simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is an isomer of glucose. It is naturally occurring and is found in foods like honey and sweet fruits.
- A source of energy: In biological contexts, dextrose serves as a crucial source of energy for living organisms.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Dextrose is often used in medical settings to treat low blood sugar.
- The energy drink contains dextrose for quick absorption.
- Honey gets its sweetness partly from dextrose.
Advanced Usage
- "Dextrose monohydrate": A common form of dextrose that includes one molecule of water of crystallization per molecule of dextrose. It is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries.
- The intravenous solution was prepared using dextrose monohydrate.
Variants and Related Words
- Glucose (n): A simple sugar that is a primary source of energy; dextrose is specifically the D-isomer of glucose.
- Blood glucose levels are monitored by diabetics.
- Dextrorotatory (adj): Referring to a substance that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right. Dextrose is a dextrorotatory sugar.
- The dextrorotatory property of the solution was measured.
Synonyms
- D-glucose: The scientific name for the specific isomer that is dextrose.
- Grape sugar: An older, common name for dextrose, derived from its presence in grapes.
Noun
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an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
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