Saccharide
Pronunciation: /ˈsækˈtʃɑˈɹaɪd/
Saccharide (noun)
- A type of carbohydrate made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, used by living things for energy.
- A carbohydrate that can be small or large, including single-unit and multi-unit forms.
Examples
- A saccharide is a sugar molecule in many foods.
- The body breaks down each saccharide into smaller parts.