glucosan

noun

glu·​co·​san ˈglü-kə-ˌsan How to pronounce glucosan (audio)
1
: any of several intramolecular anhydrides C6H10O5 of glucose
2
: a hexosan (as dextran or starch) that yields essentially only glucose on hydrolysis

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“Glucosan.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glucosan. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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