sac·cha·roid (s k  -roid ) or sac·cha·roi·dal (-roidl)adj. Having a texture similar to that of granulated sugar. Used of rocks and minerals. |
saccharoid [ˈsækəˌrɔɪd]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Also saccharoidal Geology having or designating a texture resembling that of loaf sugar saccharoid marble
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem any of a group of polysaccharides that remotely resemble sugars, but are not sweet and are often insoluble
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