polysaccharide

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Etymology

From poly- +‎ saccharide.

Noun

polysaccharide (plural polysaccharides)

  1. (biochemistry) A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.
    Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology.

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French

Etymology

From poly- +‎ saccharide.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ.li.sa.ka.ʁid/
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Noun

polysaccharide m (plural polysaccharides)

  1. Synonym of polyoside

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