glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd 

: glycoside

especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis

glucosidic

ˌglü-kə-ˈsi-dik 

adjective

Examples of glucoside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sodium hyaluronate draws in moisture to temporarily soften lines, while ascorbyl glucoside, a vitamin C derivative, brightens uneven tone. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Augustinus Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025

As glucosides in the sap of the fruit's tissue cells build up, so does the internal pressure, eventually causing the fruit to detach from the stalk. — ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025

The star is glucoside, a mild surfactant that very gently dissolves makeup and daily grime. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glucoside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Medical Definition

glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd 

: glycoside

especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis

glucosidic

ˌglü-kə-ˈsid-ik 

adjective

glucosidically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb