variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
The beefed-up beauty has a four-barrel carb, four-speed manual, a dual-plate clutch, and a 455 cubic-inch V-8 making 370 hp.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
The quickest fix: Have something high in carbs like a glass of fruit juice, fresh or dried fruit, or a piece of bread.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 15 July 2024
Now, its owners are growing their footprint so that chefs and carb lovers who journey miles to snag a loaf can stay for a while.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 July 2024
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Noun
Another big challenge is finding a comfortable balance that doesn't set you up to overindulge in refined carbs on higher-carb days because doing so can counteract the potential benefits of ketosis.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
The beefed-up beauty has a four-barrel carb, four-speed manual, a dual-plate clutch, and a 455 cubic-inch V-8 making 370 hp.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
The quickest fix: Have something high in carbs like a glass of fruit juice, fresh or dried fruit, or a piece of bread.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 15 July 2024
Now, its owners are growing their footprint so that chefs and carb lovers who journey miles to snag a loaf can stay for a while.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 July 2024
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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