(pol-y-sac-cha-ride) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of carbohydrate made up of many sugar molecules bonded together

Example Sentence

A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate made up of multiple sugar molecules.

Synonyms

complex carbohydrate; starch; glycogen

Antonyms

monosaccharide; disaccharide

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Rhymes

  • monosaccharide
  • polysaccharide