SIMPLE SUGAR Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase simple sugar. (close relations)
Definition of SIMPLE SUGAR
simplify
Best Alternative Words for SIMPLE SUGAR
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dextrose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits | ||||||||
fructose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits | ||||||||
glucose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy | ||||||||
lactose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk | ||||||||
maltose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches | ||||||||
saccharose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent | ||||||||
sucrose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent | ||||||||
monosaccharide | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates | ||||||||
monosaccharose | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates |