Definition

A type of compound that consists of a sugar molecule, specifically glucose, bonded to another molecule. These compounds are often found in plants and can have various biological effects.

Example

The scientist studied the effects of glucoside on plant growth.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of glucoside?

Yeah, I think it's related to sugars, right?

Exactly! It’s a type of glycoside that contains glucose.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had such a specific definition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glucoside is formed from "gluco-" (from Greek "glukus", meaning sweet) and "-side" (from Latin "cide", meaning to kill or to cut). The term refers to a compound that can release glucose upon hydrolysis, often having a sweet taste due to the glucose component.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('gluco-') and 'cutting' or 'killing' ('-side') to remember that glucoside is a compound that can release sweet glucose.

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