Definition of "aglycone" []

• The nonsugar component of a glycoside molecule that results from hydrolysis of the molecule. (noun)

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• "The product will, according to studies, deliver 200-300 times more free or 'aglycone' resveratrol to the blood plasma."
• "In the fetal study abstract touted by Sarnoff, the authors state that rats given BPA by mouth showed no ill effects: "Oral administration of the same dose did not produce measurable levels of aglycone BPA in fetal tissues.""
• "Synthesis of the aglycone from 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid was achieved in three steps."