glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd 

: glycoside

especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis

glucosidic

ˌglü-kə-ˈsi-dik 

adjective

Examples of glucoside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The star is glucoside, a mild surfactant that very gently dissolves makeup and daily grime. —Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024

Although further studies are required to establish glyceryl glucoside as a definitive aquaporin-booster, the drugstore brand Eucerin has already incorporated this ingredient into its Aquaporin Active line, which comes highly recommended by Lal. —Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023

Which skin-care ingredients are thought to increase aquaporin production? Dr. Lal, says glyceryl glucoside is one of the most promising ingredients for boosting aquaporin production in skin cells. —Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023

Key ingredients: Glyceryl glucoside, hydrolyzed yeast extract, bacillus ferment, polyglucuronic acid Size: 0.67 Fl. —Iman Balagam, harpersbazaar.com, 6 May 2023

In non-smokable forms such as those found in raw cannabis, Delta 8 generally exists as a glucoside, which means it's bonded to a sugar molecule (in this case, glucose). —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022

It’s formulated with hydrating Monoi oil, cupuaçu butter, and kukui oil, plus ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide to help visually brighten. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2022

The glucoside improves the skin barrier and evens out the appearance of blemishes, making the texture of the skin silky and smooth. —Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 9 Dec. 2022

This lightweight cream formula uses 10% vitamin C, ascorbyl glucoside and hyaluronic acid to help brighten your skin and improve your skin texture's appearance. —Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 28 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glucoside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Medical Definition

glucoside

noun

glu·​co·​side ˈglü-kə-ˌsīd 

: glycoside

especially : a glycoside that yields glucose on hydrolysis

glucosidic

ˌglü-kə-ˈsid-ik 

adjective

glucosidically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb