Sucrose
(noun)
A common type of sugar, also known as table sugar, that is made up of glucose and fructose.
Origin:
Derived from the latin words "su", meaning "good", and "saccharum", meaning "sugar".
Examples:
- Sucrose is used in cooking and baking to add sweetness to food.
- Excessive consumption of sucrose can lead to health problems such as obesity and diabetes.
- Sucrose is commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and cane sugar.
- Sucrose is an important source of energy for the body.
- Sucrose is often used as a sweetener in drinks and processed foods.