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car·bo·hy·drate
 carbohydrate
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- pronunciation:
- kar
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haI
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- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A carbohydrate is one kind of substance that makes up food. Protein and fat are the two other kinds of substances that are in food. Carbohydrates are found mainly in plants. There are a lot of carbohydrates in fruit, sugar, potatoes, bread, and other foods made from grain. The body uses carbohydrates to make energy. If the body doesn't need the energy right away, the carbohydrates are stored in the body.
"Carbs" is a short way to say "carbohydrates." My mom talks about carbs a lot. She says cookies and crackers have a lot of carbs.Cereals contain a lot of carbohydrates, but they contain some protein and fat too. |
| definition 2: |
Foods that contain large amounts of carbohydrates, such as breads, potatoes, and grains, are often called carbohydrates. A carbohydrate is a substance made by plants that is one of the kinds of substances found in food. Protein and fat are the other main types. The human body can easily store carbohydrates and use them as a quick source of energy.
We usually eat a lot of carbohydrates such as toast, cereal, or pancakes for breakfast. |
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