corn sugar

/kɔrn ˌʃʊgər/
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Definitions of corn sugar
  1. noun
    dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch
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    type of:
    glucose
    a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
  2. noun
    dextrose used as sweetening agent
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    type of:
    refined sugar, sugar
    a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
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