Carbo
carbohydrate.
a food having a high carbohydrate content.
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which carbon is present:
carbohydrate.
Historical Examples
Five parts of saltpetre, one of sulphur, and one of carbo ligneus have been separately prepared.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 2 (of 10) Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
The defense of Opimius was undertaken by the renegade carbo.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States James Hamilton Lewis
carbo soon after engaged Metel’lus, but was overcome, with the loss of ten thousand slain, and six thousand taken prisoners.
Pinnock’s Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith’s History of Rome Oliver Goldsmith
carbo, who had succeeded Cinna, was as bitter against him as Cinna had been.
Ancient Rome Mary Agnes Hamilton
That that very carbo who obtained supreme control of Rome had fewer by one?
The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura Lucius Apuleius
Does he fear the fate of carbo and Cæpio, who were defeated by the enemy?
Plutarch’s Lives, Volume II Aubrey Stewart & George Long
At last, carbo sent a large body of cavalry against Pompey, near the river Arsis.
The Boys’ and Girls’ Plutarch Plutarch
Not satisfied with a seat and voice in the senate, carbo wished that the renewing of their dignity should be passed into a law.
A Manual of Ancient History A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig) Heeren
The whole story of carbo is one well calculated to present in vivid colors all that is lowest and most despicable.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States James Hamilton Lewis
carbo, quoad vita suppeditavit, est in multis judiciis causisque cognitus.
A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence Cornelius Tacitus
combining form
carbon: carbohydrate, carbonate
before vowels carb-, comb. form meaning “Carbon,” abstracted 1810 from carbon.
carbo- or carb-
pref.
Carbon: carbohydrate.
noun
A carbohydrate food: She knew she shouldn’t be munching out on carbos like this (1970s+)
carbohydrate
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carbachol.
- Carbohydrase
any of numerous enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of disaccharides, polysaccharides, and glycosides. carbohydrase car·bo·hy·drase (kär’bō-hī’drās’, -drāz’) n. Any of various enzymes, such as amylase, that catalyze the hydrolysis of a carbohydrate.
- Carbohydrate
any of a class of organic compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones, or change to such substances on simple chemical transformations, as hydrolysis, oxidation, or reduction, and that form the supporting tissues of plants and are important food for animals and people. Contemporary Examples In other words, “carbohydrate is driving insulin is driving […]
- Carbolated
containing carbolic acid. Historical Examples During the period of scaling the patient should be rubbed all over with carbolated vaseline. The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) Grant Hague If the itching is acute, the body can be rubbed with carbolated vaseline. The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) Grant Hague Dick got a bottle […]
- Carbo load
Consume a large amount of carbohydrate food, as in Karen began carbo loading three days before the road race. This term, a clipping of “carbohydrate loading,” originated among marathon runners, who were advised to build up their strength before a race by eating quantities of foods like spaghetti. [ 1970s ]