monosaccharide
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/ˌmɒnəˈsækəˌraɪd/
single sugar unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monosaccharide' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'sacchar' meaning 'sugar'.
Historical Evolution
'monosaccharide' was derived from the Greek words 'monos' and 'sacchar' and eventually became the modern English word 'monosaccharide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single sugar unit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a simple sugar that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar.
Glucose is a common monosaccharide.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 20:55