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saccharide

/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

/ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

saccharidenoun

saccharides

/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

/ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

Translations

Saccharides are essential components of living cells.

Сахариды являются важными компонентами живых клеток.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

saccharideadjective

/ˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

/ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

Used attributively to modify nouns in scientific contexts (e.g., 'saccharide composition').

Definitions

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of saccharides (carbohydrates).

Researchers measured the saccharide profile of the plant cell wall.