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Plural of any of a group of neutral compounds composed of a series of elements including oxygen.

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Usage examples (34)
  • -- Like fats, the food substances included in the term carbohydrates supply the body with energy.
  • Certain carbohydrates are the primarilly source of flatulence in dry beans.
  • It seems that I can't digest anything high in carbohydrates without extreme LI symptoms.
  • It's also lower in carbohydrates, which means even less lactose for lactose-intolerant people.
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