glyconian

/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈnaɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a glycon, a sugar or carbohydrate molecule.

“The glyconian properties of the molecule were crucial to its biological function.”

2. noun

a sugar or carbohydrate molecule.

“The glyconian was isolated from the plant extract and studied further.”

Synonyms

  • glycogenic
  • saccharide

Antonyms

  • carbohydrate-depleted
  • glycophobe