anhydro sugar

noun

Any derivative of a sugar formally obtained by loss of the elements of water

Meanings

nounanhydro sugar (plural anhydro sugars)

plural anhydro sugars

  1. biochemistryAny derivative of a sugar formally obtained by loss of the elements of water
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