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carbohydrate-related

|car/bo/hy/drate-re/lat/ed|

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/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt rɪˈleɪtɪd/

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/ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt rɪˈleɪtɪd/

related to carbohydrates

Etymology
Etymology Information

'carbohydrate' originates from French, specifically the word 'hydrate de carbone,' where 'hydrate' meant 'water' and 'carbone' meant 'carbon.'

Historical Evolution

'carbohydrate' changed from the French term 'hydrate de carbone' and eventually became the modern English word 'carbohydrate.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a compound of carbon and water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a class of organic compounds.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with carbohydrates.

The doctor advised a carbohydrate-related diet to manage energy levels.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42