polysaccum

/ˌpɒliˈsak.ər.aɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of carbohydrate composed of many monosaccharide units linked together.

“The polysaccharide chains are an essential component of plant cell walls.”

Synonyms

  • complex carbohydrate
  • polymer
  • polysaccharide

Antonyms

  • monosaccharide
  • simple sugar