aglycons
|a-gly-cons|
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/əˈɡlaɪkɒnz/
(aglycon)
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' transformed into the modern English word 'aglycon' 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 moiety.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound that results from the removal of a sugar moiety from a glycoside.
The aglycon is released when the glycoside is hydrolyzed.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:51