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trisaccharide

/trɪˈsækəraɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does trisaccharide mean?

noun

A trisaccharide is a type of carbohydrate consisting of three sugar molecules linked together. It is a polysaccharide with a molecular formula of C6H14O7.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of trisaccharides in the laboratory."

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