glucose
|glu/cose|
B2
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/ˈɡluːkoʊs/
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/ˈɡluːkəʊs/
simple sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glucose' originates from French, specifically the word 'glucose', which was derived from Greek 'glykys', meaning 'sweet'.
Historical Evolution
'glucose' was adopted into English from the French word 'glucose', which itself was derived from the Greek word 'glykys'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sweet', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a simple sugar'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
Glucose is essential for cellular respiration.
Synonyms
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