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sucrose

/səˈkruːs/ noun · British & US
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What does sucrose mean?

noun

A disaccharide sugar, C12H22O11, found in many plants and used as a sweetener.

Example

"The candy contained a significant amount of sucrose, making it a treat for those with a sweet tooth."

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