carbohydratenoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/us/ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/one of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that provide the body with energy, or foods containing these substances such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice
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Chemistry: types of chemical
- acid salt
- alkali
- alkali metal
- alkyl
- alkyne
- anhydrous
- buffer
- hydrate
- hydro-
- insoluble
- oxide
- petrochemical
- polymer
- stain
- stearic acid
- strong acid
- strong base
- universal indicator
- weak acid
- weak base
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Food - general words
Examples from literature
- For example, rice is almost entirely carbohydrate, and butter is almost pure fat.
- Potatoes as a source of carbohydrates.
- The different cereals also contain a large percentage of carbohydrates in the form of starch.
- The materials which have the most fats and carbohydrates have the highest fuel value.
- Vegetable foods are rich in carbohydrates while meats contain none.