Category:-ose

-ose. Etym: [l. -osus: cf. F. -ose. Cf. -ous.]

1. A suffix denoting full of, containing, having the qualities of, Like; as in verbose, full of words; pilose, hairy; globose, like a Globe.

2. (chem.)

Defn: a suffix indicating that the substance to the name of wich it Is affixed is a member of the carbohydrate group; as in cellulose, Sucrose, dextrose, etc.