levulose
|lev-u-lose|
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/ˈlɛv.jəˌloʊs/
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/ˈlɛv.jʊˌləʊs/
fruit sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'levulose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'laevus,' where 'laevus' meant 'left.'
Historical Evolution
'laevus' transformed into the French word 'levulose,' and eventually became the modern English word 'levulose.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'left sugar,' referring to its optical activity, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of sugar found in fruits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a simple sugar found in honey and many ripe fruits, also known as fructose.
Levulose is often used as a sweetener in processed foods.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35