fructose
noun/ˈfrʌktoʊs/
Frequency rank: #12,780 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A simple sugar found naturally in fruits, honey, and some vegetables.
Example sentence
Many sports drinks contain fructose as a sweetener instead of regular sugar.
Synonyms & related words
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