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sucrose

Pronunciation: /ˈs(j)uːkrəʊz, -əʊs/
Definition of sucrose

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a compound which is the chief component of cane or beet sugar.
    • A disaccharide containing glucose and fructose units; chemical formula: C12H22O11

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French sucre 'sugar' + -ose2

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