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carbohydrate

[kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh-] / ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- /
NOUN
organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cellulose glucose lactose starch sugar
STRONG
dextrin dextrose disaccharide fructose galactose glycogen maltose monosaccharide polysaccharide sucrose

Example Sentences

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The findings point to a carbohydrate rich diet and provide strong evidence that fermented foods and beverages were regularly consumed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Larvae exposed to higher levels of microplastics showed reduced fat reserves, even though their carbohydrate and protein levels stayed consistent.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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