aglycon
|a-gly-con|
C2
/əˈɡlaɪkɒn/
non-sugar component
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglycon' 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 'aglycon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sweetness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the non-sugar part of a glycoside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the non-sugar component of a glycoside compound, which remains after the glycosidic bond is hydrolyzed.
The aglycon part of the molecule is responsible for its biological activity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:06