Dextrose (noun)

1. A simple sugar that is an isomer of glucose and is found in honey and in the sap of some plants.
2. A form of glucose that is about 70% as sweet as sucrose and is used as a sweetener in foods and pharmaceuticals.

Origin:

De- from latin dextra right + -ose a sugar.

Examples:

1. The scientists found that dextrose was the primary sugar in the honey they were studying.
2. Dextrose is often used as a sweetener in sugar-free candy and gum.
3. The plant's sap was high in dextrose.
4. Dextrose is a natural carbohydrate that is quickly absorbed by the body.
5. Some energy drinks contain dextrose to provide a quick boost of energy.