Definitions

1. noun

A monosaccharide sugar found in many plants, particularly hemicellulose and some cellulose.

“The researcher isolated xylose from the plant’s hemicellulose for further analysis.”

2. chemistry

A monosaccharide sugar found in many plants, particularly hemicellulose and some cellulose.

“The chemist isolated xylose from the plant’s hemicellulose using a chromatography technique.”

3. noun

A type of sugar derived from the hemicellulose of wood.

“The woodworker used xylose as a starting material to create a range of bioproducts.”