carb

/kɑːb/ /kɑɹb/

Meanings

noun

Clipping of carburettor / carburetor.

Examples :

"This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb."

noun

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

Examples :

"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."

food chemistry biology biochemistry energy physiology

noun

(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.

Examples :

""I'm trying to eat less carb and more vegetables to be healthier." "

food substance biochemistry

Related Words

carburettor noun

/ˌkɑːrbjʊˈrɛtər/ /ˌkɑːrbəˈrɛtər/

A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition.

"The mechanic cleaned the carburettor of the old motorcycle to improve its fuel efficiency. "

healthier adjective

/ˈhɛlθiər/ /ˈhɛlθijər/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

clipping verb

/ˈklɪpɪŋ/

To grip tightly.

"The little girl was clipping the colorful paper to the bulletin board, holding it firmly so it wouldn't fall. "

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

controls noun

/kənˈtɹəʊlz/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊlz/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

carbohydrates noun

/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪts/ /ˌkɑːrbəˈhaɪdreɪts/

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."

nutrition noun

/njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/

The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

"Good nutrition is important for children to grow strong and healthy. "

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

carburetor noun

/ˈkɑːɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/

A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition.

"The old lawnmower needed a new carburetor because it wasn't starting properly. "

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

cellulose noun

/ˈsɛljʊloʊs/ /ˈsɛljʊloʊz/

A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

"The paper we use in our science class is made from cellulose. "