glycoside


gly·co·side

noun \ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd\

Definition of GLYCOSIDE

: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
gly·co·sid·ic \ˌglī-kə-ˈsid-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
gly·co·sid·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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