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What does the suffix saccharide mean?

The suffix "-saccharide" means sugar or carbohydrate.

It comes from the Greek word "sakcharon", meaning "sugar".

Here are some examples of words using the suffix "-saccharide":

* Monosaccharide: A simple sugar, like glucose or fructose.

* Disaccharide: A sugar composed of two monosaccharides, like sucrose (table sugar).

* Polysaccharide: A complex carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides, like starch or cellulose.

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