saccharide
Pronunciation:
/ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd//ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/noun
Definitions
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.