English Explanatory Dictionary

dextran

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.

Word forms

dextran dextrans

Related words

dextrin

Derived words

aminodextran antidextran cyclodextran dextranase dextranate dextransucrase
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