Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Dextrose obtained from cornstarch.

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  • noun Dextrose, especially originating from corn starch
  • noun A deceptive term for high fructose corn syrup developed by corn refiners meant to imply sugar

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun dextrose used as sweetening agent
  • noun dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch

Etymologies

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corn + sugar

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