Glucosidal

/ɡluːˈkoʊsɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the nature of a glucoside; describing a chemical bond or compound involving glucose linked to another molecule.

Etymology

From glucoside + -al, an adjective suffix. Describes the chemical properties or characteristics of glucosidic molecules.

Kelly Says

Glucosidal bonds are found everywhere in nature—when you eat an apple, you're consuming glucosidal compounds like flavonoid glucosides that have antioxidant powers.

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