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glycoside
gly·co·side [ glkə sd ] (plural gly·co·sides)


noun 
Definition:
 
sugar derivative: a compound belonging to a group that reacts with water to form a sugar and a nonsugar. Some glycosides are used medicinally.
[Mid-20th century. <glycose, variant of glucose]

gly·co·sid·ic [ glkə síddik ] adjective
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