gelatose

/ˌdʒɛləˈtoʊs, ˌɡɛlə-/

Definitions

1. noun

A disaccharide derived from gelatin, formed by the reduction of gelatin to an aldehyde.

“The researchers studied the structure and properties of gelatose in their lab.”

Synonyms

  • disaccharide
  • reduced sugar

Antonyms

  • sugar
  • sweetener