Meaning of fructose in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfrəkˌtoʊs/

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1. Noun

   fructose

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from Latin fructus‘fruit’+ -ose

   Definitions

   1. a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits