glucose

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈɡluːkoʊz/
• (America) IPA: /ˈɡlukoʊs/

Noun

glucose

1. (carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

Synonyms

• grape sugar
• blood sugar
• corn sugar

Related terms

• licorice

Translations

• French: glucose
• German: Glukose, Traubenzucker
• Italian: glucosio
• Portuguese: glicose
• Russian: глюко́за
• Spanish: glucosa

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