OLIGOSACCHARIDE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Oligosaccharide.
Oligosaccharide - as a noun
Any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carbohydratesaccharidesugarHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some oligosaccharides found in plants have prebiotic properties."
"Consuming oligosaccharides can help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria."
"Certain oligosaccharides are commonly used in infant formula."
"Some oligosaccharides can act as antigens and elicit an immune response."
"Digestion of dietary oligosaccharides occurs mainly in the colon."
Word Game Points
Is OLIGOSACCHARIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oligosaccharide is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OLIGOSACCHARIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is OLIGOSACCHARIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oligosaccharide is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOLIGOSACCHARIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is OLIGOSACCHARIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oligosaccharide is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOLIGOSACCHARIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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Words
oligosaccharides