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Polysaccharide: meaning, definitions and examples

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polysaccharide

 

[ ˌpɒl.iˈsæk.ə.raɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate composed of multiple sugar units joined together. Polysaccharides are commonly found in plants and serve as a storage form of energy.

Synonyms

complex carbohydrate, glycan

Examples of usage

  • Cellulose is a well-known polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants.
  • Starch, another type of polysaccharide, is abundant in potatoes and grains.

Translations

Translations of the word "polysaccharide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 polissacarídeo

🇮🇳 पॉलीसेकेराइड

🇩🇪 Polysaccharid

🇮🇩 polisakarida

🇺🇦 полісахарид

🇵🇱 polisacharyd

🇯🇵 多糖類 (たとうるい)

🇫🇷 polysaccharide

🇪🇸 polisacárido

🇹🇷 polisakarit

🇰🇷 다당류 (다당류)

🇸🇦 عديد السكاريد

🇨🇿 polysacharid

🇸🇰 polysacharid

🇨🇳 多糖 (duōtáng)

🇸🇮 polisaharid

🇮🇸 fjölsykra

🇰🇿 полисахарид

🇬🇪 პოლისაქარიდი

🇦🇿 polisaxarid

🇲🇽 polisacárido

Etymology

The term 'polysaccharide' is derived from the prefix 'poly-' meaning many, and 'saccharide' referring to sugar. These compounds have been known since the 19th century and have played a crucial role in understanding the biochemistry of carbohydrates.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,342, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.