noun
- plural of glucose; simple sugars that are a major source of energy in cells and the primary form of sugar in the blood
Usage: typically used in scientific, medical, or nutritional contexts
Examples
- The lab measured glucose levels in multiple blood samples.
- Different types of glucoses are used in various industrial applications.
- Plants produce glucoses during photosynthesis.
- High glucoses in the bloodstream can indicate diabetes.
- The body breaks down carbohydrates into glucoses for energy.