hexabiose

/ˌhɛksəˈbaɪoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of disaccharide consisting of two hexose sugars.

“The researcher studied the properties of hexabiose as a potential new compound in the field of organic chemistry.”

2. noun

A hexose dimer, especially a disaccharide formed from two hexose units.

“The molecular structure of hexabiose was analyzed to understand its physical properties and potential applications.”

Synonyms

  • disaccharide
  • hexose dimer

Antonyms

  • polysaccharide