maltoside en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English malt Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos)der. French glucose English glucosebf. English -ose English maltose English -ide English maltoside From maltose + -ide.
Meanings
- Any glycoside of maltose, but especially any of a class of such alkyl glycosides that are used as specialized detergents
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maltosides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |