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The correct spelling is carbs.
How to pronounce carbs
noun
Say it like: Car-bs
The correct spelling is carbs. Clipping of carburettor / carburetor. For example: "This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb."
Usage Examples
“This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.”
“These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).”
“I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Clipping of carburettor / carburetor.
- 2.(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
- 3.(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
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