dextrose

noun
UK: /ˈdek.strəʊs/
US: /ˈdek.stroʊs/

  1. A type of sugar that is found in plants and fruits; a form of glucose.

    1. Dextrose gives them energy.
    2. This product uses dextrose as a key ingredient to provide a quick energy boost.

Synonyms

glucose grape sugar corn sugar
dextrose transitive-verb

  1. To add dextrose to something, often to increase its sweetness or caloric content.

    1. They dextrose the juice.
    2. Manufacturers sometimes dextrose processed foods to enhance flavor and appeal to consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dextrose" is /ˈdek.strəʊs/ in British English and /ˈdek.stroʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dextrose": glucose, grape sugar, corn sugar.

Example usage of "dextrose": "Dextrose gives them energy.". More examples on the page.