Dextrin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dextrin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.
Word Forms
- dextrins
- dextrine
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limit, dextran, oligodextrin, maltodextrin, dextrinase, cellodextrin.
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