nonreducing

adjective

non·​re·​duc·​ing ˌnän-ri-ˈdü-siŋ 

: not reducing something

specifically : not readily reducing a mild oxidizing agent (such as Fehling's solution)

nonreducing sugars in cocoa beans

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nonreducing

adjective

non·​re·​duc·​ing -ri-ˈd(y)üs-iŋ 

: not reducing

especially : not readily reducing a mild oxidizing agent (as Fehling solution)

sucrose is a nonreducing sugar

compare reducing sugar