aglucon
|a-glu-con|
C2
/əˈɡluːkɒn/
non-sugar component
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglucon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglykon,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glykon' meant 'sweet.'
Historical Evolution
'aglykon' changed from the Greek word 'aglykon' and eventually became the modern English word 'aglucon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sweetness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-sugar component of a glycoside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound formed when a glycoside is hydrolyzed, consisting of the non-sugar component.
The aglucon part of the glycoside is responsible for its biological activity.
Synonyms
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