dextrose

/ˈdekstrəʊz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdekstrəʊz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdek-ˌstrōs -ˌstrōz/ (ame, mw)

dextrose — noun

1. a simple sugar that occurs naturally in fruits, honey, and certain plants; the b

1.名詞B2
釋義

a simple sugar that occurs naturally in fruits, honey, and certain plants; the body uses it as a quick energy source, and it is often added to sports drinks, sweets, and medical fluids given through a drip.

例句

Dr. Okafor explained that the IV drip contained dextrose to help the patient regain energy quickly.

common in medical contexts: IV drip with dextrose

Mei-Lin checked the ingredient list on the candy box and saw dextrose listed right after sugar.

found on food-ingredient labels

同義詞
  • glucose

    a broader term that includes dextrose as one specific form

  • corn sugar

    industrial name when dextrose is made from corn starch

用法筆記

Uncountable; most often encountered in nutrition labels, medical settings, and sports-nutrition products.

常見錯誤

❌I bought dextrose at the market for my tea.
✅I bought sugar at the market for my tea.
💡Dextrose is a specific type of sugar, not the everyday white table sugar people put in tea.