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fructose

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ / /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ / /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/

noun

Etymology: From Latin fructus (“fruit”) + -ose (“sugar”) (derivation of sucrose).

  1. A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C₆H₁₂O₆.