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glucoside

 

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Noun glucoside has 1 sense
  1. glucoside - a glycoside derived from glucose
    --1 is a kind of
    glycoside
    --1 has particulars: amygdalin; saponin

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Glucoside

(noun)

A glucoside is a type of chemical compound composed of a glucose molecule bonded to another substance, often a non-carbohydrate compound. It is commonly found in plants and acts as a storage form of various bioactive compounds.

Example Sentence: The medicinal properties of certain plants can be attributed to the presence of glucosides.

(adjective)

The term "glucoside" can also be used as an adjective to describe a substance or compound that contains a glucoside.

Example Sentence: The researcher identified a glucoside compound in the plant extract.

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