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)
verb. 1  To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse: recommended him for the job; recommended a car instead of an SUV. 2  To make attractive or acceptable: This book has much to recommend it. 3  To advise or counsel: She recommended that we be on time.