dextrose

/deks'trɔ:s/

Thân thiện

A scientist adds dextrose to a beaker of solution in the laboratory.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dextroglucose
• grape sugar