First Known Use: 1855
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glycoside
noun gly·co·side \ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd\
Definition of GLYCOSIDE
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
— gly·co·sid·ic \ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-dik\ adjective
— gly·co·sid·i·cal·ly \-di-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of GLYCOSIDE
alteration of glucoside
Medical Dictionary
glycoside
noun gly·co·side \ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd\
Medical Definition of GLYCOSIDE
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
—gly·co·sid·ic \ˌglī-kə-ˈsid-ik\ adjective
—gly·co·sid·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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