glucose

noun
UK: /ˈɡluːkəʊs/
US: /ˈɡluːkoʊs/

  1. A type of sugar that the body uses for energy.

    1. Glucose gives you energy to play.
    2. The doctor checked my blood glucose level to see if I had diabetes.

  2. A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

    1. Plants produce glucose during photosynthesis.
    2. The breakdown of complex carbohydrates releases glucose into the bloodstream.

Synonyms

dextrose grape sugar blood sugar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glucose" in English means: A type of sugar that the body uses for energy., A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates..

The phonetic transcription of "glucose" is /ˈɡluːkəʊs/ in British English and /ˈɡluːkoʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "glucose": "Glucose gives you energy to play.". More examples on the page.