glucose

Meanings

• A simple sugar that is the primary source of energy for the human body.

  - "Glucose is the main source of energy for our body."
  - "The carbohydrates in your food are broken down into glucose and used for energy."

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Synonyms

blood sugar , corn sugar , grape sugar

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Rhymes

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bose , pose , rose , dose , choose

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Homophones

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1. gloce
   

2. glose
   

3. gloceous
   

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Variants

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glucose , glucoses , glucose-1-phosphate , glucose-1-phosphates , glucose phosphate , glucose phosphates , glucose-6-phosphate , glucose-6-phosphates , glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase , glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenases

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Forms

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monosaccharide, alpha-D-glucose, dextrose, glucose monohydrate, glucose anhydrous

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'glukus' meaning 'sweet'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carbohydrates: A class of organic compounds that consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy for the human body.

2. Monosaccharides: A class of simple sugars that consists of a single monomolecular sugar unit. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and are an essential source of energy for the human body.

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Culture

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Glucose has played a significant role in various aspects of human culture. In literature, glucose is used as a metaphor for life and energy. In art, glucose is used as a medium in various forms of art, including painting and sculpture. In music, glucose is used as a sweetener in various forms of music, including classical music and popular music.

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