CARBOHYDRATE
/kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CARBOHYDRATE
(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."
(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
"I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta."
Examples of CARBOHYDRATE in a Sentence
- "These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."
- "I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta."
Word Details
Is CARBOHYDRATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARBOHYDRATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CARBOHYDRATE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CARBOHYDRATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | b | o | h | y | d | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARBOHYDRATE
100 words from the letters in CARBOHYDRATE
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How to Use CARBOHYDRATE in Word Games
CARBOHYDRATE is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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