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GLYCANS Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word glycans. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word glycans. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GLYCANS

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carbohydrates
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

polysaccharides
nounn
noun

• any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules

saccharides
nounn
noun

• an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

sugars
nounn
noun

• a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

• an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

• informal terms for money

verb

• sweeten with sugar

Best Hypernyms For GLYCANS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glycans, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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carbohydrates polysaccharides

Alternatives for CARBOHYDRATES

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