maltose

noun

chemical compound, sugar that exists in wheat

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Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːltəʊz/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English malt Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos)der. French glucose English glucosebf. English -ose English maltose From malt + -ose.

A disaccharide, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose