| malt sugar n. See maltose. |
maltose mal·tose (môl'tōs', -tōz')
n.
A white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starch.
| maltose (môl'tōs') Pronunciation Key
A sugar made by the action of various enzymes on starch. It is formed in the body during digestion. Maltose is a disaccharide consisting of two linked glucose molecules. Chemical formula: C12H22O11. |