dextrose
/ˈdekstrəʊz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdekstrəʊz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdek-ˌstrōs -ˌstrōz/ (ame, mw)
dextrose — 名詞
1. a simple sugar that occurs naturally in fruits, honey, and certain plants; the b
葡萄糖
一種天然存在於水果與蜂蜜中的快速能量糖
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.
Dr. Okafor explained that the IV drip contained dextrose to help the patient regain energy quickly.
Okafor 醫生解釋說，點滴裡含有葡萄糖，可以幫助病人快速恢復體力。
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.
Mei-Lin 檢查糖果盒上的成分表，看到葡萄糖排在糖的後面。
found on food-ingredient labels
After the long run, Javier drank a bottle of water mixed with dextrose powder.
長跑結束後，Javier 喝了一瓶加了葡萄糖粉的水。
The bakery uses dextrose in its bread dough because it helps the yeast work faster.
這家麵包店在麵團中加入葡萄糖，因為它能讓酵母發酵得更快。
- 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.