English dictionary
carbohydrate
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of a group of compounds including the sugars, starches, and gums, which contain six (or some multiple of six) carbon atoms, united with a variable number of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, but with the two latter always in proportion as to form water; as dextrose, C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>.
Source: webster1913