carbohydrate

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Synonyms: carbohydrase, carbohydrates, cryohydrate, carbohydride

Antonyms: carbohydrase, carbohydrates, cryohydrate, carbohydride

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q11358}} {{lb|en|organic chemistry|nutrition}} A [[sugar]], [[starch]], or [[cellulose]] that is a [[food]] source of [[energy]] for an [[animal]] or [[plant]].
2. {{lb|en|colloquial|by extension|metonym}} Any [[food]] rich in [[starch]] or other carbohydrates.

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