Aglycone Definition

ə-glīkōn
noun
The nonsugar component of a glycoside molecule that results from hydrolysis of the molecule.
American Heritage
The nonsugar component of a glycoside that results from hydrolysis of the glycoside.
American Heritage Medicine

(organic chemistry) The non-sugar fragment of a glycoside.

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Other Word Forms of Aglycone

Noun

Singular:
aglycone
Plural:
aglycones

Origin of Aglycone

  • a- together (from Greek ha- haploid) glyc(o)– –one

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

AAGAGL

Words Ending With

ENEONE

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aglycone

Words Starting With A and Ending With E

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