triose Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹaɪoʊs/
What Does Triose Mean?
Triose is a noun that means A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
Word Facts for Triose
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹaɪoʊs/ |
| Plural | trioses |
Triose Definition (Noun)
- A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
Synonyms of Triose
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Triose synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
triose (plural trioses)
Words That Rhyme With Triose
Origin of Triose
From tri- + -ose.