hexose

noun

hexose

noun

UK /ˈhɛk.səʊs/ · US /ˈhɛkˌsoʊs/

Etymology From hex- + -ose.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

Derived terms: aldohexose, chitohexose, deoxyhexose, dihexose, hexosamine, hexoside, hexosyl, ketohexose, monohexose, phosphohexose, polyhexose, rhamnohexose, trihexose

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