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sucrose

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sucrose has 1 sense
  1. sucrose, saccharose - a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
    --1 is a kind of disaccharide; plant product
    --1 has particulars: galactose, brain sugar

Definitions from the Web

Sucrose

Sucrose is a type of sugar that is commonly found in plants and used as a sweetener in various food and beverages.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Definition:

    Table sugar, a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.

    Example Sentence:

    The recipe calls for two tablespoons of sucrose.

  2. Definition:

    A common ingredient in baking and cooking.

    Example Sentence:

    You can substitute sucrose with honey to give your muffins a richer flavor.

  3. Definition:

    The sugar component of certain fruits and vegetables.

    Example Sentence:

    Apples contain a high concentration of natural sucrose.

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