glucose
/ˈɡluː.kəʊz/
ꞬLUː · kəʊz (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
Etymology
From French, from Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos, “wine, must”). By surface analysis, gluco- + -ose; note that -ose is derived from the word glucose.
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