pyranose

/paɪˈrænoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of monosaccharide, specifically a six-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group at one end.

“The pyranose ring structure is a common form of glucose in biological systems.”

Synonyms

  • monosaccharide
  • sugar

Antonyms

  • disaccharide
  • polysaccharide