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Dextrose

Noun CEFR B2
ˈdɛkstɹəʊz

Definitions

The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españoldextrosa
Françaisdextrose
DeutschDextroseTraubenzucker
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Examples

“The saccharides include⟳ such substances as dextrose and levulose, which are typical examples of the two classes into which these bodies are divisible, viz. the Aldoses and Ketoses.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

dextrosulfenidol dextrosulphenidol dextrotartaric acid dextrothyroxine dextrotorsion Dextrous

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