carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
Recent Examples on the Web
Steel Cut Oats Oats are a healthy carbohydrate that makes a delicious substitute for rice.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Fiber is a plant carbohydrate that isn't broken down in the upper digestive system.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Preferred carbohydrate choices provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Beyond the essential macronutrients – fat, protein and carbohydrates – and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, other leftover factors in food, including fibers, polyphenols, bioactive fats and fermentation products, are also key for metabolism.
—Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Fiber is a plant carbohydrate that isn't broken down in the upper digestive system.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Preferred carbohydrate choices provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Beyond the essential macronutrients – fat, protein and carbohydrates – and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, other leftover factors in food, including fibers, polyphenols, bioactive fats and fermentation products, are also key for metabolism.
—Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for carbohydrate
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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