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1. (n.) saccharide
an organic compound containing a sugar or sugars.
2. saccharide
a simple sugar; monosaccharide.
3. saccharide
an ester of sucrose.
Etymology: (1855–60)
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1. (noun) carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar
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
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