carbs

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Definitions

noun

Clipping of carburettor / carburetor.“This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.”

noun

(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.”

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Synonyms

carbie carby carb saccharide carbohydrates proteins sugars diet fructose caloric trans fatty acid polyunsaturated fat glycemic macronutrient basal metabolic rate dieter monounsaturated cholesterol

Associated

calories horsepower fats rpm torque ignition vitamin compression exhaust gearbox brake valves

Rhymes

barbs garbs arbs

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