isomaltose

/aɪsəmælˈtoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A disaccharide, formed from two glucose units, that is not hydrolyzed by maltase.

“Isomaltose is a disaccharide that is resistant to hydrolysis by certain enzymes.”

Synonyms

  • disaccharide
  • maltodextrin

Antonyms

  • oligosaccharide
  • polysaccharide