mannose

noun

man·nose | \ˈma-ˌnōs,

-ˌnōz\

Definition of mannose

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis

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It was determined that nectar from the tree contained a toxic sugar, called mannose, that poisoned and killed the bees. — Joanna Klein, New York Times, "The Mystery of the Dead Bumblebees and the Linden Trees," 27 Sep. 2017

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mannose

noun

man·nose | \ˈman-ˌōs, -ˌōz

\

Medical Definition of mannose

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis

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