Meaning of the word sucrose in English

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sucrose

US /ˈsuː.kroʊs/
UK /ˈsuː.krəʊz/
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Noun

a compound which is the chief component of cane or beet sugar.

Example:
Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.
Many processed foods contain high amounts of added sucrose.