glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glucoside (audio)
: glycoside
especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis
glucosidic adjective

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Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026 Augustinus Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025 As glucosides in the sap of the fruit's tissue cells build up, so does the internal pressure, eventually causing the fruit to detach from the stalk. ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025 The star is glucoside, a mild surfactant that very gently dissolves makeup and daily grime. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glucoside was in 1855

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“Glucoside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glucoside. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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glucoside

noun
glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glucoside (audio)
: glycoside
especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis
glucosidic adjective
glucosidically adverb

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