dextrose

CEFRB1

/ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A simple sugar found in foods and used by the body for energy.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

Examples

  • Dextrose is a type of simple sugar.

  • The nurse administered a solution containing dextrose to the patient.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • The patient received dextrose through an IV.

  • The saccharides include such substances as dextrose and levulose, which are typical examples of the two classes into which these bodies are divisible, viz. the Aldoses and Ketoses.

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Origin

noun

From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).