Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
furanoside
Noun
/fjʊəˈrænoʊsaɪd/
Definition
A type of glycoside that contains a furan ring.
Examples
- The drug was effective because it was composed of a specific furanoside.
- Researchers isolated furanosides from the plant for their medicinal properties.
- Understanding furanosides can help in designing new pharmaceuticals.
Meaning
Furanosides are compounds where a sugar molecule is bonded to a furan (a five-membered aromatic ring) structure. They play important roles in various biological processes.
Synonyms
- Glycoside
- Furan derivative
