raffinose en · NOUN
Etymology
From French raffinose, from raffiner (“to refine”) + -ose (“a saccharide”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A trisaccharide, composed of galactose, glucose and fructose, that is widely distributed in many plants.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| raffinoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
pl rafinoza (trisaccharide) · fi raffinoosi (trisaccharide) · ru рафиноза (trisaccharide) · de Raffinose (trisaccharide)