glutose: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare / ObsoleteHistorical / Technical (Archaic)
Quick answer
What does “glutose” mean?
A hypothetical or obsolete name for a sugar related to glucose, specifically an early term for a simple sugar (monosaccharide).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A hypothetical or obsolete name for a sugar related to glucose, specifically an early term for a simple sugar (monosaccharide).
Historically used in chemistry to refer to a sweet, crystalline sugar. The term is now archaic and was superseded by more precise chemical nomenclature (like glucose or fructose).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No contemporary difference; the term is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical scientific usage only.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in modern corpora for both BrE and AmE.
Grammar
How to Use “glutose” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Only possibly encountered in historical chemistry literature.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Obsolete technical term for a type of sugar.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “glutose”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “glutose”
- Using it as a current word for 'glucose'.
- Assuming it has a modern meaning.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an obsolete historical term from chemistry, not used in modern English.
It was an early name for a simple sugar, closely related to what we now call glucose.
No. 'Glucose' is the correct modern term. 'Glutose' is archaic and will not be understood.
Only in very old scientific texts or historical discussions about the development of chemical terminology.
A hypothetical or obsolete name for a sugar related to glucose, specifically an early term for a simple sugar (monosaccharide).
Glutose is usually historical / technical (archaic) in register.
Glutose: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡluːtəʊz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡluːtoʊz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'GLUcose' but with a 'T' – it's a forgotten (T) version of glucose.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A
Practice
Quiz
What is the status of the word 'glutose' in modern English?