idose
nounUS /ˈaɪˌdoʊs/
Etymology From Latin īd(em) (“the same”) + English (gul)ose.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A sugar C₆H₁₂O₆ epimeric with gulose and obtainable along with gulose by synthesis from xylose.
- Derived terms
- idopyranose, iduronic