Where does “glucose” come from?
Glucose comes from Ancient Greek γλεῦκος, meaning sweet wine or must.
glucose (English): A simple monosaccharide with a molecular formula...
Definitions
- A simple monosaccharide with a molecular formula...
Ancestry of “glucose”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | glucose | glucose; first-person singular present indicative... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλεῦκος | sweet new wine, must; sweetness |
Words derived from “glucose”