glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glucoside (audio)
: glycoside
especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis
glucosidic adjective

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Its other star ingredients include glyceryl glucoside, a humectant that boosts your skin barrier to prevent dry patches, and birch tree sap, which can relieve redness. SELF’s lifestyle writer, Jenna Ryu, says this is one of the few sunscreens she’s tried that didn’t break her out. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025 The star is glucoside, a mild surfactant that very gently dissolves makeup and daily grime. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024 Although further studies are required to establish glyceryl glucoside as a definitive aquaporin-booster, the drugstore brand Eucerin has already incorporated this ingredient into its Aquaporin Active line, which comes highly recommended by Lal. Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023 Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023 Key ingredients: Glyceryl glucoside, hydrolyzed yeast extract, bacillus ferment, polyglucuronic acid Size: 0.67 Fl. Iman Balagam, harpersbazaar.com, 6 May 2023 In non-smokable forms such as those found in raw cannabis, Delta 8 generally exists as a glucoside, which means it's bonded to a sugar molecule (in this case, glucose). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022 It’s formulated with hydrating Monoi oil, cupuaçu butter, and kukui oil, plus ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide to help visually brighten. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2022 The glucoside improves the skin barrier and evens out the appearance of blemishes, making the texture of the skin silky and smooth. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 9 Dec. 2022

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glucoside was in 1855

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“Glucoside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glucoside. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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glucoside

noun
glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glucoside (audio)
: glycoside
especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis
glucosidic adjective
glucosidically adverb

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