simple sugar

noun

, Chemistry.

1. monosaccharide.

simple sugar

1. See monosaccharide

Word History and Origins

Origin of simple sugar¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The simple sugars trigger the release of insulin into the bloodstream.

From Popular-Science

On the other hand, processed foods and simple sugars can feed less-healthy gut bacteria, so too much of these things can cause harm.

From Outside Online

These group up into long chains to create complex carbs, which your body breaks back down into simple sugars upon ingestion.

From Popular-Science

The backbone of chitin is a string of molecules made from glucose, a simple sugar.

From Science News For Students

She also recommends replacing fructose-containing sports-fuel products with those containing simple sugars such as glucose, dextrose, and sucrose, which fuel menopausal bodies with fewer associated gastrointestinal issues.

From Outside Online

Both ladyfingers and sponge drops, after being baked, are put together in twos by means of a simple sugar icing.

From Project Gutenberg

Simple sugar icings into which some butter is beaten may also be utilized to advantage in making French pastry of this kind.

From Project Gutenberg

They are built up of many sugar molecules, which yield upon complete hydrolysis many molecules of simple sugar.

From Project Gutenberg