carb

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organic compound that provides energy to the body by being converted into glucose in the digestive system.

  - "Consuming too many carbs can lead to weight gain."
  - "Simple carbs, like sugars, are quickly absorbed by the body and can cause rapid energy spikes."

• noun

  Short for carburetor, a mechanical device that mixes fuel and air for internal combustion engines.

  - "The carburetor in my old car needed adjusting."
  - "Carbs in older vehicles are becoming increasingly hard to find."

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Synonyms

carbie , carby , carb , saccharide

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carb
barb , marble , carol , parabol

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Car (English) : A motor vehicle.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of carb that leads to same result
carb , carbo , carbos , carbs , carb- , carbo- , low-carb

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'carb' comes from the Latin word 'carbo,' meaning coal.

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Trivia

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1. Carbs are essential for the human body to function properly.

2. The first known use of the term 'carb' to refer to organic compounds was in the late 1800s.

3. The average adult should consume between 45-65% of their daily calories from carbs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proteins: Carbs, Proteins, and Fats are the three macronutrients essential for a balanced diet.

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Culture

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Carbs have been a staple food source for many civilizations throughout history, from ancient Egypt to modern times.

How to Memorize "carb"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl of pasta or a slice of bread to remember the food-related meaning of carb.
   - For the mechanical meaning, imagine a car engine with a carburetor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate carbs with energy and fuel.
   - For the mechanical meaning, remember that a car's engine needs carbs to run.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Really Big Eaters' to remember that Carbs, Proteins, and Fats are the three essential macronutrients.

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