polysaccharide
(noun)
noun
1. any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
Similar word(s): polyose
Definition categories: substance, carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar
Sentences with polysaccharide as a noun:
- Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology.