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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   dextrose (D-glucose) form of glucose archaic, uncountable, usually
2. 2
   an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dextrosedextrosegrape sugar

Etymology

From dextro- + glucose (“right sugar”).

Related phrases

d glucose

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