Chitosan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkaɪ.tə.sæn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chitosan is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used in the absorption of fat.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used in the absorption of fat.
Word Forms
- chitosans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nanoparticles, chitosaccharide, chitooligosaccharide, chitooligomer, chitodextrin, chitodisaccharide.
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