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1. dextrose
noun. ['ˈdɛkstroʊs'] an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits.
Synonyms
- grape sugar
- glucose
Etymology
- -ose (English)
- -osus (Latin)
- dextro- (English)
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Rhymes with Dextrose
- montross
- sucrose
Sentences with dextrose
1. Noun, singular or mass
Also known as dextrose, glucose is a simple sugar that is the body's main source of energy.
2. Adjective
An alternative name for glucose is dextrose, a name which derives from the term dextrorotatory.