sucrose

noun

su·​crose ˈsü-ˌkrōs 

-ˌkrōz

: a sweet crystalline dextrorotatory disaccharide sugar C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ that occurs naturally in most plants and is obtained commercially especially from sugarcane or sugar beets

Examples of sucrose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hereditary Fructose Intolerance The treatment for hereditary fructose intolerance involves strict avoidance of fructose, sucrose (a type of sugar made from glucose and fructose), and sorbitol (a sugar alcohol). —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024

It was also found to be 60% to 70% as sweet as sucrose and highly soluble in water, so it could be used in food products like jams and jellies. —New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024

Invert sugar: a sugar that results from the breakdown of sucrose and is found in many confectionery products. —Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024

Also, kombucha may contain sucrose, glucose, and fructose.11 Those avoiding specific types of sugars (e.g., those with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS or on a low FODMAP diet) may need to exercise caution when consuming it. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from French sucre sugar

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sucrose

noun

su·​crose ˈsü-ˌkrōs 

: a sweet sugar obtained especially from sugarcane or sugar beets

Medical Definition

sucrose

noun

su·​crose ˈsü-ˌkrōs, -ˌkrōz 

: a sweet crystalline dextrorotatory nonreducing disaccharide sugar C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ that occurs naturally in most plants and is obtained commercially especially from sugarcane or sugar beets