glu-cô
Definition
- Noun:
- Glucose: A simple sugar (a monosaccharide) that is a primary source of energy for living organisms. It is found in fruits and other foods.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trái cây chín thường chứa nhiều glu-cô. (Ripe fruits often contain a lot of glucose.)
- Glu-cô là nguồn năng lượng quan trọng cho cơ thể. (Glucose is an important energy source for the body.)
Advanced Usage
- Blood glucose: Refers to the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream.
- Bệnh nhân tiểu đường cần kiểm soát lượng glu-cô trong máu. (Diabetic patients need to control their blood glucose levels.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đường glu-cô (n): Glucose sugar. A more explicit term.
- Công thức này yêu cầu đường glu-cô. (This recipe requires glucose sugar.)
Synonyms
- Dextrose: Another name for glucose, especially in commercial or medical contexts.
Related Scientific Terms
- Monosaccharide: The type of simple sugar to which glucose belongs.
- Carbohydrate: The broader nutrient class that includes glucose.