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corn sugar

American  

noun

  1. dextrose.


Etymology

Origin of corn sugar

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

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Environmentalists said they were concerned that the guidelines could pave the way for credits for fuel made from corn, sugar cane and other crops, which they consider unsustainable sources.

From Seattle Times Dec. 15, 2023

But these formulas — which are often labeled as sensitive, gentle, comfort, or soothe — still use corn sugar, rather than lactose, as a carbohydrate.

From Salon Sep. 30, 2022

The South American agriculture powerhouse is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of products such as soybean, corn, sugar, coffee and meat.

From Reuters May 4, 2022

"Whether it's corn, sugar, coffee, soybeans, palm oil, you name it, all of these basic food commodities have been rising," she said.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2021

The land, on either side, was found, on examination, to be a deep, rich loam, capable of producing corn, sugar, tobacco and rice.

From Rambles by Land and Water or Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico by Norman, B. M.

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