Meaning of carbohydrate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑrbəˈhaɪˌdreɪt/

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  1. Noun

    carbohydrate

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from carbo- + hydrate

    Definitions

    1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals

    Examples

    • « includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances »
    • « are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain »

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