Synonyms for saccharide
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CₙH₂ₙOₙ. 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.
Holonyms: monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide
Forms
- Plural
- saccharides → carbohydrates, sugars…
Example sentences
- sugar In 1984, Coke started using HFCS instead of sugar.
- carbohydrate Only manual laborers need a high carbohydrate diet.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| saccharide | steady | |
| sugar | steady | |
| carbohydrate | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sugar2
- 12 letters
- carbohydrate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sugar2 = 2 syllables).