Saccharide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saccharide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CₙH₂ₙOₙ. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CₙH₂ₙOₙ. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.
Example Sentences
Holonyms: monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide
The saccharides include such substances as dextrose and levulose, which are typical examples of the two classes into which these bodies are divisible, viz. the Aldoses and Ketoses.
Word Forms
- saccharides
Synonyms for saccharide
Depending on context, synonyms include sugar, carbohydrate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbohydrate, sugar, saccharoid, saccharose, heterosaccharide, pseudosaccharide.
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