glycoside

noun

gly·co·side ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd

: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (such as glucose)

glycosidic

ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-dik

adjective

glycosidically

ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-di-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Supplement Facts Active ingredients (s): Iridoid glycosides, like harpagoside1 Alternative name(s): Devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens (H. procumbens), H. zeyheri, grapple plant, wood spider Legal status: Legal in most states. —

Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023 Classified as a cardiac glycoside, digoxin works by affecting calcium activity. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Mar. 2022 The Ultra Facial Cleanser gets its luxurious soapy texture from glycoside, a foaming agent naturally sourced from sugar. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 All parts of the plant, including the seeds, contain a glycoside called wisterin which is toxic if consumed. —

Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019 The principal sweeteners used in Coca-Cola products are aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and steviol glycosides. —

Stephanie Toone, ajc, 27 Feb. 2020 Milkweed plants produce compounds called cardiac glycosides, which disrupt molecular pumps that control the proper flow of ions in and out of cells. —

Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 2 Oct. 2019 Some of stevia’s glycosides taste better than others in the plant but only occur in up to 1% of the leaf, making them commercially unviable, said Andrew Ohmes, Cargill’s global product lead for high-intensity sweeteners. —

Leigh Kamping-carder, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018 Like Amai, the company uses fermentation to produce the glycosides. —

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of glucoside

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glycoside was in 1855

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