variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
Besides that little bit of fiber, the rice will also contribute carbs and folate, and help increase the overall volume of the dish.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
Displacement of the reliable aluminum DOHC engine, designed by ex-Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi, grew from 1.4 liters to 2.0 liters over the years, with Weber carbs being replaced by Bosch fuel injection in 1980.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
So, during lower-intensity training days, their carb requirements are lower compared to when preparing for a game.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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All the subjects did two rounds of endurance tests on each diet: one with a carb drink every 20 minutes totaling 10 grams of carbs per hour, the other with a placebo drink with no carbs.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
Besides that little bit of fiber, the rice will also contribute carbs and folate, and help increase the overall volume of the dish.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
Displacement of the reliable aluminum DOHC engine, designed by ex-Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi, grew from 1.4 liters to 2.0 liters over the years, with Weber carbs being replaced by Bosch fuel injection in 1980.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
So, during lower-intensity training days, their carb requirements are lower compared to when preparing for a game.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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