Glucosane

/ˌɡluːˈkoʊseɪn/ noun

Definition

A saturated polysaccharide derived from glucose, or a type of glucose polymer with specific chemical modifications.

Etymology

From glucose + -ane, a chemical suffix denoting saturated compounds. Related to glucosan but emphasizing the chemical saturation properties of the molecule.

Kelly Says

Glucosane represents a more specific chemistry vocabulary than glucosan—it highlights the saturated nature of the carbon chains, which affects how your digestive enzymes can break it down.

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