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Sucrose Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sucrose

[ˈsuː.krəʊs ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

sweetener

Sucrose is a type of sugar that is commonly found in plants and is often used as a sweetener in food and drinks. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.

Synonyms

saccharose, sugar, table sugar.

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Word Description / Examples
sucrose

Used in scientific and technical contexts to refer to the chemical compound combining glucose and fructose.

  • The enzyme breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose.
  • Sucrose is a common ingredient in many processed foods.
sugar

Common term used in everyday language to refer to the sweet substance added to food and drinks.

  • Do you take sugar in your coffee?
  • Too much sugar can lead to health problems.
table sugar

Refers specifically to the refined sugar commonly used in households, typically in granular form.

  • She added a teaspoon of table sugar to her tea.
  • Table sugar is a staple in most kitchens.
saccharose

This is a less common term and is typically found in scientific literature or technical documents to refer to sucrose.

  • In biochemistry, saccharose is studied for its role in metabolism.
  • Saccharose and sucrose are often used interchangeably in scientific papers.

Examples of usage

  • Many soft drinks contain sucrose as a sweetener.
  • Sucrose is commonly used in baking to add sweetness to desserts.

Translations

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Origin of 'sucrose'

The word 'sucrose' originated from the French word 'sucre' meaning sugar, and the Latin word 'osis' meaning full of. Sucrose is one of the oldest known natural sweeteners, with its use dating back to ancient times. It was first discovered in sugarcane and later found in many other plants as well.

See also: sugar, sugariness, sugary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,476, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.