saccharide in English dictionary

  • saccharide

    Meanings and definitions of "saccharide"

    • (biochemistry) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula C n H 2n O n . Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.
    • noun
      (biochemistry)
      The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula C nH 2nO n. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.
    • the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula C n H 2n O n
    • noun
      an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

    Synonyms of "saccharide" in English dictionary

    carbohydrate, macromolecule, sugar are the top synonyms of "saccharide" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of saccharide

    • saccharide ( plural  saccharides)
    • saccharide (plural saccharides)

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