carbohydrate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From their general formula C_n(H₂O)_n; they were once thought to be hydrates of carbon.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/
• (US) IPA: /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/
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[edit] Noun

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carbohydrate (plural carbohydrates)

1. (organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant; a saccharide.

   These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:carbohydrate

[edit] Derived terms

• complex carbohydrate
• simple carbohydrate

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