dextrin

[ dek-strin ]
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nounBiochemistry, Chemistry.
  1. a soluble, gummy substance, formed from starch by the action of heat, acids, or ferments, occurring in various forms and having dextrorotatory properties: used chiefly as a thickening agent in printing inks and food, as a mucilage, and as a substitute for gum arabic and other natural substances.

Origin of dextrin

1
From the French word dextrine, dating back to 1825–35. See dextr-, -in2
  • Also dex·trine [dek-strin, -streen]. /ˈdɛk strɪn, -strin/.

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British Dictionary definitions for dextrin

dextrin

dextrine (ˈdɛkstrɪn, -triːn)

/ (ˈdɛkstrɪn) /


noun
  1. any of a group of sticky substances that are intermediate products in the conversion of starch to maltose: used as thickening agents in foods and as gums

Origin of dextrin

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C19: from French dextrine; see dextro-, -in

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