Word: glucose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: glu
cose
Definition: A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
Morphemes:
Affix: gluco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glucose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.