Noun: saccharide 'sa-ku,rId
- An essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
"Bread and pasta are rich sources of saccharides";
- carbohydrate, sugar, carb [informal]
Derived forms: saccharides
Type of: macromolecule, supermolecule
Encyclopedia: Saccharide