Synonyms for polysaccharide
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.
Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- carbohydrate molecule compound substance
Forms
- Plural
- polysaccharides → polycarbohydrates, polyoses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- polyose