saccharide

UK
/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/
US
/ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

Translations

saccharidenoun
saccharides
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UK
/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/
US
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saccharideTerme de chimie et de biochimie.
Glucose is a common saccharide found in many foods.
Le glucose est un saccharide courant présent dans de nombreux aliments.
Additional translations
oseTerme de chimie pour un sucre simple, notamment un monosaccharide.
saccharideadjective
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/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/
US
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Used attributively to modify nouns in scientific contexts (e.g., 'saccharide composition').
saccharidiqueTerme scientifique.
Researchers measured the saccharide profile of the plant cell wall.
Les chercheurs ont mesuré le profil saccharidique de la paroi cellulaire végétale.
Additional translations
glucidiqueEmploi plus fréquent en biochimie au sens de « relatif aux glucides ».

Definitions

saccharidenoun
A simple sugar or a compound made of two or more simple sugars; a carbohydrate.
Glucose is a common saccharide found in many foods.
A unit of sugar, such as a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide, that is a building block of carbohydrates.
The saccharide content in fruits contributes to their sweetness.
saccharideadjective
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of saccharides (carbohydrates).
Researchers measured the saccharide profile of the plant cell wall.