heteroside

/hɛtərosaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A glucoside in which the glucose is linked to an aglycone through an acetal linkage.

“The researcher studied the heterosides found in the plant’s leaves.”

2. noun

A compound formed by the combination of a sugar and a non-carbohydrate molecule.

“The chemist isolated a new heteroside from the plant’s root system.”

Synonyms

  • glucoside
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • homoside
  • simple sugar