dextrose meaning

UK US /ˈdɛkstroʊs/ 2 syllables

dextrose (noun): an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits.

Definition of dextrose

  1. an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits

    Synonyms: dextroglucose, grape sugar

    Type of: glucose

How to pronounce dextrose

dextrose is pronounced /ˈdɛkstroʊs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SE · 8-letter words

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