Carbohydrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carbohydrate is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, by extension, metonymic) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
Example Sentences
I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.
These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).
Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis: the ability to convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and waste oxygen using solar energy.
Word Forms
- carbohydrates
Synonyms for carbohydrate
Depending on context, synonyms include carb, saccharide, sugar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saccharide, sugar, glucose, hydrocarbon, hydrate, polysaccharide.
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