Sucrose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsukɹoʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sucrose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A disaccharide with formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A disaccharide with formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.
Example Sentences
Dextran is an indicator of cane deterioration and sucrose loss after harvesting of the cane.
There were four forms of sugar interesting to the physiologist---cane sugar, grape sugar, milk sugar, and liver sugar. They might be called, for the sake of distinction, sucrose, glucose, lactose, and hepatose. The first two were vegetable, the last two, animal products.
Word Forms
- sucroses
Synonyms for sucrose
Depending on context, synonyms include saccharose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saccharose, sweetener, containing, saccharobiose, disaccharide, fructose.
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