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dextrin

noun

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…

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Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
15

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ˈdɛkstɹɪn

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noun

  1. 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

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