Word: Carbohydrates
How to pronounce: kɑːbə(ʊ)ˈhaɪdr(e)ɪt
Noun
Definitions:
1. Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
Example sentences: "Water-soluble carbohydrates"
Synonyms:
carb
saccharide
sugar
hydrocarbon
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Carbohydrates in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Kohlenhydrate
French: Glucide
Italian: Carboidrato
Turkish: Karbonhidratlı
