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glycoside
gly·co·side
[
glkə sd
]
(
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
[
glkə síddik
]
adjective
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