carbohydrate

US /ˌkɑrboˈhaɪˌdret/

UK /ˌkɑ:bəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

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noun

  • Substance providing energy in foods (rice, bread)
  • A chemical compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, often with the formula Cx(H2O)y.

other

  • A biochemical compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1; carbohydrates are a major source of energy for living organisms.
  • A compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, such as sugars, starches, and cellulose.
  • Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal
  • Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal

adjective

  • Relating to or containing carbohydrates.
  • Relating to or containing carbohydrates.

other

  • Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal

Examples

complex carbohydrates such as pasta

a high carbohydrate diet