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/ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/
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ˈdɛkstɹəʊz
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Noun
The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
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The saccharides include such substances as dextrose and levulose, which are typical examples of the two classes into which these bodies are divisible, viz. the Aldoses and Ketoses.
Noun
an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
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