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mannose

Pronunciation: /ˈmanəʊz, -s/

Definition of mannose

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a sugar of the hexose class which occurs as a component of many natural polysaccharides.
    • Chemical formula: C6H12O6

Origin:

late 19th century: from mannite 'mannitol' + -ose2

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