Wiktionary
saccharide
n. (context carbohydrate English) 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.
WordNet
saccharide
n. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain [syn: carbohydrate, sugar]
Usage examples of "saccharide".
The Cecil Rhodes of saccharides, he invented the sugar cube, no stopping him.
The yeast colony gorges itself on saccharides until it dies poisoned by its own excretion.