carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar
(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
Source: WordNet® 3.1
From their general formula Cn(H2O)n; they were once thought to be hydrates of carbon.
carbohydrate (plural carbohydrates)
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
Synonyms: carb (informal), saccharide, Thesaurus:carbohydrate
(colloquial, by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
Source: Wiktionary
Car`bo*hy"drate, n. Etym: [Carbon + hydrate.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: 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, C6H12O6.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 November 2024
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
