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hexose
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[ˈhɛksəʊs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain six carbon atoms, such as glucose and fructose. They generally have the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆
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Origin
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late 19th century: from hexa- ‘six’ + -ose
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