Definition of glucose Glucose

/gluˈkowˌs/ - [glukows] - glu•cose

We found 8 definitions of glucose from 6 different sources.

What does glucose mean?

Noun Plural: glucoses
glucose - a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
		aldohexose a monosaccharide sugar having six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group
		glucosamine an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
		corn sugar dextrose used as sweetening agent
		dextroglucose, dextrose, grape sugar an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits

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glucose (Noun)
A simple monosaccharide sugar with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

glucose (n.)
A variety of sugar occurring in nature very abundantly, as in ripe grapes, and in honey, and produced in great quantities from starch, etc., by the action of heat and acids. It is only about half as sweet as cane sugar. Called also dextrose, grape sugar, diabetic sugar, and starch sugar. See Dextrose.
glucose (n.)
Any one of a large class of sugars, isometric with glucose proper, and including levulose, galactose, etc.
glucose (n.)
The trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. It is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc.

glucose
A simple monosaccharide sugar, which is a principal source of energy for most living things.

Glucose is a simple carbohydrate, or "sugar". It is very important because cells in an organism use it to provide energy, through respiration. Its chemical formula is C6H12O6. This means it has 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms bonded together