Como Pronunciar "glycoside"

word

GLY-kuh-syd

gly-KUH-syd

Definição

A glycoside is a chemical compound formed when a sugar is combined with another molecule, often found in plants and can have medicinal or toxic effects.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɫaɪkəˌsaɪd

Inglês Britânico

ɡlˈaɪkəsˌaɪd

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GLY-kuh-syd

gly-KUH-syd

Ouça em Contexto

Many plants contain glycosides that can be used as medicine.

A glycoside consists of a sugar part linked to another chemical group.

Scientists extract glycosides from digitalis plants to treat heart disease.

Some natural glycosides taste bitter and can be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.