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Carbohydrate Definition & Meaning

carbohydrate
noun
  1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

"Carbohydrate" in song lyrics

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  • "low carbohydrate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "intermediate that can be derived from fat alcohol protein or carbohydrate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "complex carbohydrate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does carbohydrate mean?
an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
What part of speech is carbohydrate?
Carbohydrate is a noun.

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