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glucose Synonyms

Another word for glucose

Choosing another word for glucose depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A simple monosaccharide sugar that occurs naturally in fruits, honey, and plant tissues, serving as the primary source of cellular energy in living organisms and circulating in the blood of animals.

Usage Example

"During cellular respiration, the body breaks down dextrose to release the energy needed for muscle contraction and brain function."

Strongest
dextrose
blood sugar
Strong
grape sugar

• noun (Context 2)

A sweet, colorless or yellowish syrup prepared commercially by the hydrolysis of starch (especially cornstarch) and used widely in confectionery, baking, and brewing.

Usage Example

"The pastry chef added a spoonful of liquid corn syrup to the caramel mixture to prevent the sugar from crystallizing as it cooled."

Strong
corn syrup

• Nearby Words

glowworm
glowy
gloxinia
glucose
glue
gluelike
gluey

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glucose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glucose
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