Found 2 items, similar to hexose.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hexose hexose n : a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hexose Hexose \Hex"ose\, n. [Hexa- + -ose.] (Chem.) Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripe fruits. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]