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Saccharide vs Saccharidic - What's the difference?

saccharide | saccharidic |

As a noun saccharide

is 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.

As an adjective saccharidic is

of or pertaining to a saccharide.

saccharide

Noun

(en noun)
  • (carbohydrate) 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.
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    Derived terms

    (terms derived from "saccharide") * monosaccharide * disaccharide * trisaccharide * oligosaccharide * polysaccharide

    saccharidic

    English

    Adjective

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  • (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to a saccharide