aglucone
|a-glu-cone|
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/əˈɡluːkoʊn/
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/əˈɡluːkəʊn/
compound without sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglucone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglykon,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glykon' meant 'sweet.'
Historical Evolution
'aglykon' transformed into the modern English word 'aglucone' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sweetness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound without a sugar part.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound that results from the removal of a sugar part from a glycoside.
The aglucone part of the glycoside is responsible for its biological activity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 12:06