Definition of hexose in English:
 hexose
noun ˈhɛksəʊzˈhɛksəʊsˈhɛksoʊs
Chemistry 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.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  They have six atoms of carbon in each molecule and are therefore called hexoses.
 -  For example, fruit pulp of many species contains the disaccharide sucrose and the hexoses, glucose and fructose.
 -  Like fructose, it is a six-carbon atom sugar, or a hexose.
 -  The most important monosaccharides are hexoses such as glucose and galactose.
 -  These hexoses were taken up and sucrose was synthesized and exported into the hypocotyl.
 
Origin
  
Late 19th century: from hexa- 'six' + -ose2.