polysaccharidenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌpɒl.ɪˈsæk.ər.aɪd/us/ˌpɑː.lɪˈsæk.ər.aɪd/specializeda complex type of carbohydrate, such as starch and cellulose, formed of large molecules
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- enzyme
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- pheromone
- phloem
- phototropism
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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