"carbohydrate" meaning in English

See carbohydrate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ [UK], /kɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ [US] Audio: en-us-carbohydrate.ogg [US] Forms: carbohydrate [singular], carbohydrates [plural]
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  1. A carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are made by plants and are the main source of energy for animals.
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