polyose

/ˈpɒliˌoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of polysaccharide, such as glycogen or starch, that serves as a storage form of carbohydrates in plants and animals.

“The scientist studied the properties of polyoses in plant cells.”

Synonyms

  • glycogen
  • polysaccharide

Antonyms

  • lipid