disaccharide

UK
/ˌdɪsəˈkær.aɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈkɛr.aɪd/

Translations

disaccharidenoun
disaccharides
pl
UK
/ˌdɪsəˈkær.aɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈkɛr.aɪd/
Sucrose is a common disaccharide found in many plants.
Сахароза - это распространенный дисахарид, который содержится во многих растениях.
Synonyms
double sugar
disaccharideadjective
more disaccharide
Comp.
most disaccharide
Super.
UK
/daɪˈsæk.ə.raɪd/
US
/daɪˈsæk.əˌraɪd/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "disaccharide metabolism").

Definitions

disaccharidenoun
A carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together.
Sucrose is a common disaccharide found in many plants.
disaccharideadjective
Relating to or containing one or more disaccharides.
Disaccharide digestion requires specific enzymes.