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glucides

glucidenoun

glucides

Scientific term in biochemistry; used both countably and uncountably.

Translations

Cellulose is a complex glucide that provides structural support in plants.

Целлюлоза — это сложный углевод, обеспечивающий структурную поддержку растениям.

Additional translations

глюцидРедкое научное название углеводов

Definitions

Any carbohydrate, especially a monosaccharide or a compound that yields glucose on hydrolysis.

Cellulose is a complex glucide that provides structural support in plants.

Carbohydrates considered collectively as one of the principal nutritional macronutrients.

The nutritional label lists the amounts of proteins, lipids, and glucides per 100 grams.

Synonyms

glucideadjective

Definitions

Relating to or containing glucides (carbohydrates).

The patient was advised to follow a low-glucide diet.