melitriose

/mɛlɪˈtraɪoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of disaccharide sugar found in honey, composed of one molecule each of glucose and fructose.

“The researchers analyzed the melitriose content in different honey samples.”

Synonyms

  • disaccharide
  • honey sugar

Antonyms

  • monosaccharide