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carbohydrate

UK
/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/
US
/ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/

Translations

carbohydratenoun
carbohydrates
pl
Bread and pasta are rich sources of carbohydrates.
Le pain et les pâtes sont de riches sources de glucides.
Additional translations
hydrate de carboneTerme scientifique plus ancien ou plus formel.
Synonyms
disaccharide
saccharide
sugar
starch
glucose
fructose
polysaccharide
monosaccharide
carbohydrateadjective
UK
/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/
US
/ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/
Used attributively, e.g. "carbohydrate metabolism"
Carbohydrate intake should be monitored during the training period.
L'apport glucidique doit être surveillé pendant la période d'entraînement.
carbohydratesnoun

carbohydrate

carbohydrates
pl
UK
/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/
US
/ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/
Athletes often consume foods rich in carbohydrates before a big game to boost their energy levels.
Les athlètes consomment souvent des aliments riches en glucides avant un grand match pour augmenter leur niveau d’énergie.
Additional translations
hydrates de carboneTerme scientifique ou technique, moins courant que « glucides ».
Synonyms
saccharides
carbs
starches
sugars
polysaccharides
glucides

Definitions

carbohydratenoun
A biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1; a major source of energy for the body.
Bread and pasta are rich sources of carbohydrates.
A food substance that is composed primarily of carbohydrates, such as sugars, starches, and fibers.
Athletes often consume carbohydrates before a race to boost their energy levels.
carbohydrateadjective
Relating to or consisting of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrate intake should be monitored during the training period.
carbohydratesnoun
Organic compounds, such as sugars, starches, and cellulose, that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and serve as a major source of energy in the diet of animals.
Athletes often consume foods rich in carbohydrates before a big game to boost their energy levels.
Foods that are primarily composed of carbohydrate compounds, often referred to collectively in dietary contexts.
She tries to avoid carbohydrates like bread and pasta to maintain her low-carb diet.
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