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saccharide

The correct spelling is saccharide.

How to pronounce saccharide

/ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/
noun

IPA: /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/

Say it like: Sac-cha-rid-e

The correct spelling is saccharide. The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or sho…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. 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.

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