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Definitions

glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
Synonyms
WEAK
blood glucose
NOUN
carbohydrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cellulose lactose starch sugar
STRONG
dextrin dextrose disaccharide fructose galactose glycogen maltose monosaccharide polysaccharide sucrose
NOUN
sugar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carbohydrate
STRONG
candy caramel dextrose fructose lactose levulose maltose saccharin saccharose sucrose sweetener xylose
WEAK
cassonade
NOUN
syrup
Synonyms
STRONGEST
maple syrup molasses
STRONG
sorghum sweetness treacle
WEAK
pancake syrup

Example Sentences

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When we dance, we reduce our blood pressure and glucose levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Female offspring of nicotine exposed fathers had lower insulin levels and lower fasting glucose levels compared with the control group.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Shutdowns have caused problems for diabetic children whose sensors can’t transmit glucose levels to parents and warn them in case of emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Scientists have established normal ranges for many health measures such as blood glucose and cholesterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

But for the glucose and caffeine tablets in his survival pack, he would have ground to a halt hours ago.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz