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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hexose

/hɛksoʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does hexose mean?

noun

A type of simple sugar with six carbon atoms in its molecular structure. Hexoses are a class of monosaccharides, which are the simplest forms of sugars.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of various hexoses to understand their role in cellular metabolism."

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