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Noun: aldose  'al,dows
  1. A monosaccharide sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is hemiacetal
    "Aldoses are important in carbohydrate metabolism"

Derived forms: aldoses

Type of: monosaccharide, monosaccharose, simple sugar

Encyclopedia: Aldose