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Word: Hexose
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from hexa- ‘six’ + -ose
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɛksəʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain six carbon atoms, such as glucose and fructose. They generally have the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆.
Short Definition:any of class of simple sugars whose molecules contain six carbon atoms
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