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tri·ose
(trī′ōs′)n.
One of a group of monosaccharides that contain three carbon atoms.
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triose
(ˈtraɪəʊz; -əʊs)n
(Elements & Compounds) a simple monosaccharide produced by the oxidation of glycerol. Formula: CH2OHCHOHCHO
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tri•ose
(ˈtraɪ oʊs)n.
a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
[1890–95]
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Noun | 1. | triose - any monosaccharide sugar containing three atoms of carbon per molecule monosaccharide, monosaccharose, simple sugar - a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates |
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