glycoside

noun

gly·​co·​side ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd 

: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (such as glucose)

glycosidic

ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-dik 

adjective

glycosidically

ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-di-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of glycoside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cyanogenic glycosides found in flaxseed may be harmful if consumed in excess. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025

How it's made: The sweet compounds, called steviol glycosides, are extracted from the leaves, purified, and made into powder or liquid form. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Aug. 2025

The bitter varieties of raw cassava contain higher amounts of cyanogenic glycosides (when ingested, these compounds release hydrogen cyanide into the body). —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 26 June 2025

Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes. —Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of glucoside

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glycoside

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

Medical Definition

glycoside

noun

gly·​co·​side ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd 

: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)

glycosidic

ˌglī-kə-ˈsid-ik 

adjective

glycosidically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb