RAFFINOSES

Noun

raffinoses

plural of raffinose

Source: Wiktionary


RAFFINOSE

Raf"fi*nose`, n. Etym: [F. raffiner to refine.] (Chem.)

Definition: A colorless crystalline slightly sweet substance obtained from the molasses of the sugar beet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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