Sorbose
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorbose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The ketohexose (3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one used in the production of ascorbic acid.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The ketohexose (3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one used in the production of ascorbic acid.
Word Forms
- sorboses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rhamnulose, sorbitol, sorbopyranose, sorbital, sorbin, sorbitan.
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