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Saccharide

//ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "Holonyms: monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide"

  2. 2
    an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain wordnet

Etymology

From saccharo- + -ide.

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