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saccharide

/ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/ /ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/

Meanings
noun
The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. 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.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The body breaks down starch into simpler saccharides like glucose to use for energy." "
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Related Words

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration saccharides

saccharides noun

/ˈsækəraɪdz/ /ˈsækərɪdz/

The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. 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.

"Sentence: "Fruits are a good source of saccharides, providing us with energy from natural sugars." "

Illustration conformation

conformation noun

/kɑn.foʊɹˈmeɪʃən/

The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.

"The company required conformation to the new safety regulations from all employees to ensure a safer work environment. "

Illustration carbohydrates

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)."

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structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration polymers

polymers noun

/ˈpɒlɪmərz/ /ˈpɑːlɪmərz/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"Plastic bottles are made from polymers, which are long chains of smaller molecules linked together. "

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general noun

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/

A general fact or proposition; a generality.

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

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formula noun

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

"The formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is length times width. "

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example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

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contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

Illustration cellulose

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. "