melebiose

/mɛlɛˈbiɔʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hexasaccharide, a carbohydrate molecule composed of six monosaccharide units.

“The researcher studied the structure of melebiose, a complex carbohydrate found in certain plant cells.”

Synonyms

  • complex carbohydrate
  • hexasaccharide

Antonyms

  • monosaccharide