carbohydrate
Pronunciation:
/kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt//kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/noun
Definitions
(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
Example: These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).
Synonyms:carbsaccharide(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
Example: I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.