Aglycone

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  • noun. The nonsugar component of a glycoside molecule that results from hydrolysis of the molecule.
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  • noun. The non-sugar fragment of a glycoside.
  • Word Usage
    "The product will, according to studies, deliver 200-300 times more free or 'aglycone' resveratrol to the blood plasma."
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    glucoside