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

Individuals in the maple syrup group showed significant improvements in blood pressure, while those in the sucrose group had higher blood pressure than on their regular diets. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

This meant that the participants all experienced eight weeks eating each form of sugar, so the scientists could directly compare the effects of eating the equivalent of two tablespoons of Canadian maple syrup with two tablespoons of sucrose syrup. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

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

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