Maltose

//ˈmɔːltəʊz// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A disaccharide, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches wordnet

Synonyms

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malt sugar

Etymology

From malt + -ose.

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