Saccharide

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/
• US IPA: /ˈsæk.É™.ɹaɪd/

Full definition of saccharide

Noun

1. (carbohydrate) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula C_nH_2nO_n. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.

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