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Definition of: glycoside
(glī′kə·sīd) noun Chem.
Any of a group of compounds which, when decomposed by dilute acids, alkalis, or certain ferments, yield glucose or some other sugar and a principle, as digitalin, quercetin, salicin, etc.: also spelled glucoside. [<GLUCOSE + -IDE]
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