corn sugar

English

noun
Definitions
  • Dextrose, especially originating from corn starch
  • A deceptive term for high fructose corn syrup developed by corn refiners meant to imply sugar

Etymology

Compound from English corn (maize, grain) + English sugar.

Origin

English

sugar

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