glucosic

/ɡluːkoʊˈsɪk/ (GLOO-koh-SIK)

Definitions

1. noun

A glucoside is a compound that contains a glucose molecule bonded to another molecule, often a phenol.

“The researcher isolated a glucosic compound from the plant’s leaves for further study.”

Synonyms

  • glucoside
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • lipid
  • steroid