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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

"You can taste the difference between true vodka made out of grain or potato, and poor substitutes that use cheap ingredients such as corn, sugar beet, rice and sorghum," she says.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 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

On the other hand, Russian corn, sugar, spirits, were taken to Europe by German transport firms.

From England and Germany by William Morris Hughes

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