Meaning Of The Word Disaccharide

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What's The Definition Of Disaccharide?

disaccharide in American English
any of a group of sugars with a common formula, C12 H22 O11, as sucrose, maltose, and lactose, which on hydrolysis yield two monosaccharides
noun: any of a group of carbohydrates, as sucrose or lactose, that yield monosaccharides on hydrolysis

disaccharide in British English
noun: any of a class of sugars, such as maltose, lactose, and sucrose, having two linked monosaccharide units per molecule

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