sorbose

/ˈsɔrbɔʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sugar found in the fruit of the Rowan tree, particularly in the Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia).

“The sorbose extracted from the Rowan berries was used to produce a unique type of wine.”

Synonyms

  • sorbitol
  • xylitol

Antonyms

  • glucose