Phrase guide

carbohydrate loading

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A dietary strategy used by athletes and in healthcare to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carbo loading

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: diet

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Translations

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  • Spanish: carga de carbohidratos — Translations