-ose \-ose\suff. [L. -osus: cf. F. -ose. Cf. -ous.]
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1. A suffix denoting full of, containing, having the
qualities of, like; as in verbose, full of words; pilose,
hairy; globose, like a globe.
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2. (Chem.) A suffix indicating that the substance to the name of which it is affixed is a member of the carbohydrate group; as in cellulose, sucrose, dextrose, etc. [1913 Webster]
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