dextrin
noun /'dɛkstrɪn/
- Definition
- any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements
- Example
- 'dextrin' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Vowels
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