achrodextrin
|ach-ro-dex-trin|
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/ˌækrəˈdɛkstrɪn/
colorless dextrin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achrodextrin' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achroos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroos' meant 'color,' combined with 'dextrin' from Latin 'dextrinus,' meaning 'right-handed.'
Historical Evolution
'achroos' combined with 'dextrin' to form the modern English word 'achrodextrin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'colorless dextrin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of dextrin that does not give a color reaction with iodine.
Achrodextrin is often used in the food industry as a thickening agent.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/21 12:51