glucose
Pronunciation: [ˈɡluːkoʊs]
Word
Context: "biochemistry"
(noun) a type of sugar that is a key source of energy for our bodies. Glucose comes from the food we eat and helps keep us active. It's important for living things to function well.
Example
After eating fruits, my body absorbs glucose, which gives me energy.
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Without glucose, my body feels tired and low on energy.
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How does glucose help our bodies stay strong?
Context: "food science"
(noun) a sweet substance found in many foods that tastes good and can be used to make other foods. It helps to make things like candy taste sweet.
Example
The cake was delicious because it had a lot of glucose in it.
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The bread didn’t taste sweet because it didn’t have enough glucose.
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Which foods are high in glucose?
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