car·bo-load
| \ ˈkär-bō-ˌlōd
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carbo-loaded; carbo-loading; carbo-loads
Definition of carbo-load
: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (such as a marathon)
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“Carbo-load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbo-load. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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carbo-load
intransitive verb
car·bo-load
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Medical Definition of carbo-load
: to consume foods high in carbohydrates especially in preparation for an activity (such as distance running) that requires long-lasting energy and endurance
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