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A type of sugar, also called dextrose, that is an important source of energy for living organisms. Glucose is a basic building block of many carbohydrates.
Das Gehirn verbraucht einen großen Teil der im Blut vorhandenen Glucose.
The brain uses a large part of the glucose present in the blood.
'Glucose' (glucose) is the scientific technical term. It is mainly used in medical, biological, and chemical contexts.
Der Arzt überprüfte den Glucose-Wert im Blut des Patienten.
The doctor checked the patient's blood glucose level.
In German, alongside 'Glucose' (glucose), the spelling 'Glukose' (glucose) is also very common and correct. According to Duden, 'Glukose' is even the recommended variant.
Glukose ist ein Einfachzucker und ein wichtiger Energielieferant.
Glucose is a simple sugar and an important source of energy.
Common collocations describe the role of Glucose (glucose) in the body, for example 'die Umwandlung von Glucose in Energie' (the conversion of glucose into energy) or 'der Abbau von Glucose' (the breakdown of glucose).
Sportler benötigen nach dem Training schnell verfügbare Glucose.
Athletes need quickly available glucose after training.
