 saccharide |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | |
| Synonyms: | sugar carbohydrate | |
| Related terms: | organic_compound macromolecule maple_sugar deoxyribose cane_sugar invert_sugar beet_sugar monosaccharide oligosaccharide polysaccharide jaggery wood_sugar ribose | |
| Similar spelling: |
Sackrider |
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