hexose

noun

hex·ose ˈhek-ˌsōs

-ˌsōz

: a monosaccharide (such as glucose) containing six carbon atoms in a molecule

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hexose was in 1890

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“Hexose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexose. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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hexose

noun

hex·ose ˈhek-ˌsōs

: a sugar containing six carbon atoms in a molecule

hexose

noun

hex·ose ˈhek-ˌsōs, -ˌsōz

: any monosaccharide (as glucose) containing six carbon atoms in the molecule

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