argentose

/ˌärjənˈtoʊs, ˌärjɛnˈtoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of polysaccharide, specifically a polysaccharide component found in plant cell walls.

“The researchers isolated and analyzed the argentose composition of the plant cell walls.”

Synonyms

  • glycan
  • polysaccharide

Antonyms

  • monosaccharide