Dextrose is a natural form of sugar that is found in fruits, honey, and in the blood of animals.
dextrose in British English
(ˈdɛkstrəʊz, -trəʊs)
noun
a white soluble sweet-tasting crystalline solid that is the dextrorotatory isomer of glucose, occurring widely in fruit, honey, and in the blood and tissue of animals. Formula: C6H12O6
Also called: grape sugar, dextroglucose
dextrose in American English
(ˈdɛksˌtroʊs)
noun
a right-handed form of glucose found in plants and animals and in the human blood, and made by the hydrolysis of starch with acids or enzymes
Word origin
dextr- + -ose2
Examples of 'dextrose' in a sentence
dextrose
One of the best sources of calories is honey or dextrose; if unavailable, use sugar, cocoa, or a similar soluble sweetener.