Raffinose
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Raffinose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A trisaccharide, composed of galactose, glucose and fructose, that is widely distributed in many plants.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A trisaccharide, composed of galactose, glucose and fructose, that is widely distributed in many plants.
Word Forms
- raffinoses
Synonyms for raffinose
Depending on context, synonyms include gossypose, melitose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raffinosaccharide, fructan, fructosaccharide, fructofuranan, fructooligosaccharide, oligofructan.
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