aglycone
|a-gly-cone|
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/əˈɡlaɪˌkoʊn/
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/əˈɡlaɪˌkəʊn/
compound without sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglycone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglykon,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glykon' meant 'sweet.'
Historical Evolution
'aglykon' transformed into the modern English word 'aglycone' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sweetness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound remaining after the removal of a glycosyl group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound that remains after the glycosyl group is removed from a glycoside.
The aglycone part of the molecule is responsible for its biological activity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:21