-ose Meaning, Definition & Usage

-ose

Etymology

L. -osus: cf. F. -ose. Cf. -ous.

Definitions

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.) 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.