dextrose

Example Sentences

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A traditional Gatorade beverage contains glucose and dextrose, which are both known as simple sugars.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

The readings remained low despite Child F receiving glucose and dextrose that would amount to "twice the normal requirements of a baby", he said.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022

He was given whole blood, blood plasma and a solution of saline dextrose.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2021

Tell-tale ingredients include “invert sugar, maltodextrin, dextrose, lactose, soluble or insoluble fibre, hydrogenated or interesterified oil”.

From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2020

I must admit they’re doing their best to keep me in condition: they’re plying me with dextrose, cod-liver oil, brewer’s yeast and calcium.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank