aldohexose

al·do·hex·ose

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-doh-hek-sohs]
- /ˌæl doʊˈhɛk soʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-doh-hek-sohs]
- /ˌæl doʊˈhɛk soʊs/

Definitions of aldohexose word

noun aldohexose any aldose containing six carbon atoms, such as glucose or mannose 3
noun aldohexose any of several hexoses in which one carbon atom is part of an aldehyde structure. 1
noun aldohexose (organic chemistry) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group. 1

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Origin of aldohexose

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; ald(ehyde) + -o- + hexose

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Parts of speech for Aldohexose

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aldohexose popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

aldohexose usage trend in Literature

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