- ose⇄-ose (1),
(suffix forming adjectives.)
1. full of; having much or many.
Ex. Verbose = having many words.
2. inclined to; fond of.
Ex. Jocose = fond of jest.
3. like.
Ex. Schistose = like schist. - ose⇄-ose (2),
(suffix forming chemical terms.)
1. type of sugar or other carbohydrate, as in ?fructose, lactose.
2. a primary protein derivative, as in ?proteose.