sorbose

(sôrbōs′)

noun

a white, crystalline hexose, CHO, obtained by fermenting sorbitol: it is used in the manufacture of vitamin C

Origin: sorb(itol) + -ose

See sorbose in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A white, sweetish crystalline sugar, C6H12O6, used in the manufacture of ascorbic acid.

Origin:

Origin: sorb(itol)

Origin: + -ose2

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