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Wordabulary

glucose

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

A simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for most living cells.

"After the race, she drank a sports drink to quickly replace the glucose her muscles had used up."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "After the race, she drank a sports drink to quickly replace the _____ her muscles had used up."

Answer: glucose

In your own words, what does "glucose" mean?

A simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for most living cells.

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