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Polysaccharide Definition & Meaning

polysaccharide
noun
  1. any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules

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  • "aloe mucilaginous polysaccharide"
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Frequently asked questions

What does polysaccharide mean?
any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
What part of speech is polysaccharide?
Polysaccharide is a noun.

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