Definitions
A sugar, starch, or fiber that serves as an energy source in food.
Word origin
From their general formula Cₙ(H₂O)ₙ; they were once thought to be hydrates of carbon.
Used in a sentence
“These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).”
“Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis: the ability to convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and waste oxygen using solar energy.”
“I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Sugar or starch”12 letters
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