Meaning of the word monosaccharide in English

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monosaccharide

US /ˌmɑː.noʊˈsæk.ə.raɪd/
UK /ˌmɒn.əʊˈsæk.ər.aɪd/
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Noun

any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar.

Example:
Glucose is a common monosaccharide found in many foods.
Fructose is another example of a monosaccharide.