glycosine

/ˌɡlaɪˈkoʊsɪn, ˌɡlaɪkəˈsaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a sugar derived from a specific type of plant, such as glycine.

“The old-fashioned apothecary had a stash of glycosine to be used in traditional remedies.”

Synonyms

  • glycine
  • sugar

Antonyms

  • acid