Glycidic

/ɡlɪˈsɪdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing a glycide; describing compounds with glycide characteristics or structure.

Etymology

From glycide + -ic (adjectival suffix). Used in organic chemistry to classify compounds derived from or similar to glycides.

Kelly Says

Glycidic bonds are what connect sugars in starches and glycogen—and when your stomach breaks those bonds, you're literally splitting glycidic linkages to release glucose energy.

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