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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

polysaccharide

/ˌpɒliˈsækəraɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does polysaccharide mean?

noun

A type of carbohydrate made up of many sugar units linked together. Polysaccharides are often found in plants and are used as energy storage.

Example

"The polysaccharides in the plant cell walls gave the soil its unique texture."

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