cellobiose
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cel·lo·bi·ose

noun \ˌse-lə-ˈbī-ˌōs, -ˌōz\

Definition of CELLOBIOSE

: a faintly sweet disaccharide C12H22O11 obtained by partial hydrolysis of cellulose

Origin of CELLOBIOSE

International Scientific Vocabulary cellulose + -o- + biose disaccharide, from 1bi- + 2-ose
First Known Use: 1902

cel·lo·bi·ose

noun \ˌsel-ə-ˈbī-ˌōs, -ˌōz\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CELLOBIOSE

: a faintly sweet disaccharide C12H22O11 obtained by partial hydrolysis of cellulose—called also cellose

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