dextrose
/ˈdɛkstroʊs/
noun
- A simple sugar (glucose) found in many foods and used as a sweetener or energy source.
- Athletes sometimes consume dextrose tablets for a quick energy boost.
- Dextrose is often given intravenously to patients with low blood sugar.
- The recipe calls for dextrose instead of regular sugar to prevent crystallization.
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