carbohydrate — any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑrboʊˌhaɪdreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My diet coach told me to count carbohydrates, but I can only count to ten without using my fingers.
- Athletes need carbohydrates for energy during intense training.
- She avoids carbohydrates after 6 PM to maintain her weight.
carbohydrate
NOUN[/ˈkɑrboʊˌhaɪdreɪt/]
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term was coined in the 19th century by chemists to describe organic compounds composed of carbon and water. It reflects the historical understanding that these substances could be represented as hydrated carbon, though modern chemistry has refined this definition.
Breakdown
carbo- (carbon) + hydrate (water compound). The word combines the Latin root for carbon with hydrate, derived from Greek hydro- (water) and Latin -atus (having the quality of).
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📝Examples
“My diet coach told me to count carbohydrates, but I can only count to ten without using my fingers.”
“Athletes need carbohydrates for energy during intense training.”
“She avoids carbohydrates after 6 PM to maintain her weight.”
“My relationship with carbohydrates is complicated - it's love at first bite, regret at first sight in the mirror.”
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