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saccharide
noun /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd,ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/
The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CHO. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.
See Also: triose, tetrose, pentose, hexose, heptose

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