Carbohydrate
Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪˌdreɪt/
Carbohydrate (noun)
- A nutrient in foods like bread, rice, and fruit that the body breaks down to get energy.
- A group of organic compounds made mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, used by living things for energy or structure.
Examples
- Carbohydrate provides energy for the body.
- Many people track carbohydrate intake during meals.