Dextrose

dex·trose (dek'stros')

n. The dextrorotatory form of glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆·H₂O, found naturally in animal and plant tissue and derived synthetically from starch. Also called dextroglucose.

dex·trose (dek'stros')

n. The dextrorotatory form of glucose found naturally in animal and plant tissue and derived synthetically from starch.

Pronunciation

   'dek-"strOs, -"strOz 

Function: noun

   dextrorotatory glucose called also grape sugar dextrose 

n : an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits.