glycosidic
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌɡlaɪkəˈsɪdɪk
Definition
Relating to or containing a glycoside, which is a molecule in which a sugar is bound to another functional group.
Examples
The research focused on the glycosidic linkage between the carbohydrate and the protein.
Many plant compounds have glycosidic properties that affect their biological activity.
How to Use glycosidic
- glycosidic bond (collocation)
- The chemical bond linking a sugar molecule to another group. — "The enzyme specifically targets the glycosidic bond in the starch molecule."
- glycosidic linkage (collocation)
- The connection between a sugar and another molecule. — "The glycosidic linkage determines the properties of the resulting compound."
- glycosidic structure (collocation)
- The arrangement of atoms in a glycoside. — "Analysis of the glycosidic structure revealed its biological function."
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