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verb
To convert (soluble polysaccharides) into simple sugars
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
convert into a simple soluble fermentable sugar by hydrolyzing a sugar derivative or complex carbohydrate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hydrolize, hydrolise
verb
sweeten with sugar
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: sugar
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sweeten, dulcify, edulcorate, dulcorate
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