ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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