carbohydrate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular carbohydrate

Plural carbohydrates

1. (countable) A carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are made by plants and are the main source of energy for animals.

   Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates.

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