glycosides

/ˈɡlaɪkəˌsaɪdz/

Meanings

noun

A molecule in which a sugar group (the glycone) is bound to a non-sugar group (the corresponding aglycone) by a nitrogen or oxygen atom. Glycosides yield a sugar after undergoing hydrolysis.

Examples :

"Many plants contain glycosides; for example, when amygdalin, a glycoside found in apricot seeds, is broken down by hydrolysis, it releases glucose and other compounds. "

Related Words

amygdalin noun

/əˈmɪɡdəlɪn/

A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter almonds, and in the kernels of some other fruit.

"Sentence: "While some people believe amygdalin, found in apricot kernels, can fight cancer, scientists have shown it's more likely to be dangerous due to the cyanide it contains." "

apricot noun

/æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/

A round sweet and juicy stone fruit, resembling peach or plum in taste, with a yellow-orange flesh, lightly fuzzy skin and a large seed inside.

"My mom made a delicious jam with fresh apricot from our garden. "

undergoing verb

/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊɪŋ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The subway train is undergoing a tunnel underneath the city. "

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

hydrolysis noun

/haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ /haɪˈdɹɑlɪsɪs/

A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

"The hydrolysis of the sugar in the fruit juice resulted in a sour taste. "

releases noun

/rɪˈliːsɪz/ /riˈliːsɪz/

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

"The releases of the rescued turtles back into the ocean brought tears of joy to everyone watching. "

glycoside noun

/ˈɡlaɪkəˌsaɪd/ /ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌsaɪd/

A molecule in which a sugar group (the glycone) is bound to a non-sugar group (the corresponding aglycone) by a nitrogen or oxygen atom. Glycosides yield a sugar after undergoing hydrolysis.

"Sentence: "The doctor explained that the plant-based medicine contained a glycoside, which would release sugar and another active compound in the body after being broken down." "

nitrogen noun

/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/

The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

"The air we breathe is mostly nitrogen. "

example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "