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carbohydrate

/kɑːrbəˈhaɪˌreɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does carbohydrate mean?

noun

A type of biomolecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, commonly found in plants and used as a source of energy by animals.

Example

"The athlete relied on complex carbohydrates to fuel her long-distance run."

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