saccharide

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsæk.əˌraɪd/ or /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/

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Noun

Singular saccharide

Plural saccharides

1. (countable) Saccharides are the unit structure of carbohydrates. It has a general formula of C_nH_2nO_n. It exists either as a simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose.