glucose

CEFRC1

/ˈɡluː.kəʊz/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A simple sugar that provides energy for the body.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

Examples

  • The relationship between epilepsy and glucose metabolism was established more than 85 years ago.

  • Whoever lost a bag with a glucose meter inside, contact this address.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɡlu.koʊs/
  • /ˈɡlu.koʊz/

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In context

  • The sucrose molecule is comprised of glucose and fructose.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French, from Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos, “wine, must”). By surface analysis, gluco- + -ose; note that -ose is derived from the word glucose.