As noted here, the formulas of many carbohydrates can be written as carbon hydrates, C n (H 2 O) n, hence their name. The carbohydrates are a major source of metabolic energy, both for plants and for animals that depend on plants for food.his reaction is illustrated for glucose and methanol in the diagram below. In naming of glycosides, the ose suffix of the sugar name is replaced by oside, and the alcohol group name is placed first. As is generally true for most acetals, glycoside formation involves the loss of an equivalent of water.
Definition of advise for English Language Learners. : 1  to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone) : 2  to recommend or suggest (something) : 3  to give information to (someone)
If you advise someone to do something, you say that you think they should do it. He advised her to see a doctor. He advised me not to buy it. If you say to someone ' I advise you to... ', you are telling them that you think they should do it. The operation will be tiring so I advise you to get some rest.