CARBOHYDRATE
12 letters
23 Scrabble points
/kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/
Definition of CARBOHYDRATE
noun
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(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."
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(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
"I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
C
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D
R
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E
Length
12 letters
Scrabble Score
23 points