arabinosic

/ærəˈbaɪnɒsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or derived from arabinoose, a type of sugar found in plants, especially in the cell walls of grains and seeds.

“The arabinosic compound was discovered in the plant’s cell walls during the scientific research.”

2. adverb

In a manner that relates to arabinoose, often used to describe the properties of a substance.

“The new material exhibited arabinosic properties, making it ideal for use in medical applications.”

Synonyms

  • arabinan
  • polyarabinoside

Antonyms

  • non-arabinosic
  • non-carbohydrate