How to Use glycoside in a Sentence

glycoside

noun
  • Cyanogenic glycosides found in flaxseed may be harmful if consumed in excess.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Unfermented soy foods have isoflavones mostly in glycoside form.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The cardiac glycoside component sets oleander apart from other plants on this list.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Testing for guaiacol and its friends in grapes failed to account for the fact that the chemicals were still bound to the new sugar compounds, called glycosides.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Elderberry contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can be toxic and unappealing to deer.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
  • That said, consumption of some species of raw bamboo was also associated with the production of cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide.
    — New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The star ingredient is ascorbyl glycoside, a gentler form of vitamin C that brightens without irritation.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.
    — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.
    — Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Citrus seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which can release trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, a naturally occurring chemical that, in larger amounts, can interfere with how the body uses oxygen, when seeds are thoroughly chewed or crushed.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Raw or Unripe Elderberries Are Toxic Uncooked elderberries, leaves, stems, and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
    — Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Its leaves contain glycosides and terpenes, which can improve blood circulation, provide antioxidant protection and offer neuroprotective benefits, per the NCCIH.
    — Ryan Brennan may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026

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