melitose

/mɛlɪˈtoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

a disaccharide derived from the nectar of plants, particularly from the honeydew of aphids and other sap-sucking insects, composed of two glucose molecules

“The researcher studied the melitose produced by the aphids and its effects on the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • honeydew sugar
  • necrose

Antonyms

  • glucose
  • sucrose