aldoheptose
|al-do-hep-tose|
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/ˌældəʊˈhɛptoʊs/
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/ˌældəʊˈhɛptəʊs/
seven-carbon sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldoheptose' originates from the combination of 'aldo-' referring to an aldehyde group and 'heptose,' a sugar with seven carbon atoms.
Historical Evolution
'aldoheptose' was formed by combining the prefix 'aldo-' with 'heptose' to describe a seven-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a seven-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of monosaccharide sugar that contains seven carbon atoms and an aldehyde group.
Aldoheptose is less common than other sugars like glucose.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 01:21